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Harrisburg, PA vs Buffalo, NY

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- Buffalo has 7.9% less rainy days than Harrisburg.
- Buffalo has 19.7% less Sunny Days than Harrisburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Buffalo scores 11.1% worse than Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PABuffalo, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall26  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock164106
 Sunny193  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6002443
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 9 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 4 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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