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Ithaca, NY vs Port Townsend, WA

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- Port Townsend has 38.8% less rainy days than Ithaca.
- Port Townsend has 0.6% more Sunny Days than Ithaca.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Port Townsend scores 14.1% better than Ithaca
 Ithaca, NYPort Townsend, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2338
 Snowfall63  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock138106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1312443
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 Port Townsend    8 Reviews

We live a little over an hour away and absolutely love Port Townsend and the surrounding areas. There are a lot of surprises. There are great places to eat, live music,  More

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I loved living in Port Townsend for about 20 years. It’s a quiet and safe town with several festivals, art, music, and more. The main economy is centered around tourism  More

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Transplant Californians are selling their shacks for a million, and purchasing homes here for twice what they should cost due to supply and demand. Port Townsend is a  More

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