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Hilo, HI vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- Ithaca has 73.9% less rainy days than Hilo.
- Ithaca has 11.4% less Sunny Days than Hilo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ithaca scores 25.6% worse than Hilo
 Hilo, HIIthaca, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low63  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index9.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4102443
Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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