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Harrisburg, PA vs Santa Clara, CA

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- Santa Clara has 63.2% less rainy days than Harrisburg.
- Santa Clara has 35.2% more Sunny Days than Harrisburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Santa Clara scores 22.2% better than Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PASanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall26  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock63106
 Sunny193  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.87
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock722443
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 Santa Clara    14 Reviews

Larry · 

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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Over 11 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

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