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Ithaca, NY vs Galax, VA

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- Galax has 16.0% more rainy days than Ithaca.
- Galax has 23.9% more Sunny Days than Ithaca.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Galax scores 14.1% better than Ithaca
 Ithaca, NYGalax, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4338
 Snowfall63  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock111106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock23722443
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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Reviews for Galax    5 Reviews

We moved here 8 years ago from Ohio and love it. We find the people very friendly, the climate nice, and the mountains beautiful. It isn't for everyone as there isn't  More

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Over 10 years ago

nice place to live  More

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Over 15 years ago

Bring your own job (and hopefully a few more), make friends, enlarge your cultural horizons and you will find Galax and Grayson County most agreeable. Inexpensive  More

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