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Lafayette, LA vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca has 39.3% less rainy days than Lafayette.
- Ithaca has 28.6% less Sunny Days than Lafayette.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ithaca scores 5.9% worse than Lafayette
 Lafayette, LAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4102443
Reviews for Lafayette    37 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I should add this to my previous review. Lafayette was ranked "Happiest City in the US" by USA Today magazine and "Tastiest Town" by Southern  More

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I’m from Florida but I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for thirty-five years. I’ve never known nicer people. It’s true that non-Cajuns can never integrate entirely with  More

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What are the hottest neighborhoods to buy/live in right now? I'm from out of  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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