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Harrisburg, PA vs West Lafayette, IN

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Highlights
- West Lafayette has 9.3% less rainy days than Harrisburg.
- West Lafayette has 4.1% less Sunny Days than Harrisburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, West Lafayette scores 2.8% worse than Harrisburg
Climate
 Harrisburg, PAWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Rainfall423838
 Snowfall261928
 Precipitation122120106
 Sunny193185205
 Avg. July High858686
 Avg. Jan. Low221722
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.277
 UV Index4.13.94.3
 Elevation3316102443

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews
Ryan · Harrisburg, PA
Decaying city that is a shadow of its former self.
Over 3 years ago

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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Erik · Mechanicsburg, PA
It's OK
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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Dale · Harrisburg, PA
lifetime resident ready to move
Over 9 years ago

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 West Lafayette    11 Reviews
Earl  · West Lafayette, IN
Community attitudes matter.
Over 9 years ago

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Jen · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette, IN
Over 10 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Adriana · West Lafayette, IN
West Lafayette
Over 13 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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47906 47907
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