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Harrisburg, PA vs Columbia, SC

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Highlights
- Columbia has 8.9% more rainy days than Harrisburg.
- Columbia has 12.4% more Sunny Days than Harrisburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Columbia scores 0.0% worse than Harrisburg

Climate
 Harrisburg, PAColumbia, SCUnited States
 Rainfall424638
 Snowfall26128
 Precipitation122108106
 Sunny193217205
 Avg. July High859486
 Avg. Jan. Low223522
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.27.27
 UV Index4.14.94.3
 Elevation3313022443

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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 7 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 Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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I moved to Columbia for graduate school and although it is a giant step up from my small, out-of-state hometown, I became bored and restless here in less than a year.  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
29229, 29203, 29209, 29045, 29205, 29201, 29204, 29207, 29225, 29208, 10 total

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