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Ithaca, NY vs Metuchen, NJ

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Highlights
- Metuchen has 28.9% more rainy days than Ithaca.
- Metuchen has 30.3% more Sunny Days than Ithaca.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Metuchen scores 12.5% better than Ithaca
 Ithaca, NYMetuchen, NJUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4838
 Snowfall63  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock116106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock922443
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 Metuchen    1 Reviews

I have lived in Metuchen for over 20 years. I moved from Brooklyn, NY where I was born and raised, after meeting my NJ born wife. We raised our two sons here, and have  More

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