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Lawrence, KS vs Oakland, CA

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Highlights
- Oakland has 39.2% less rainy days than Lawrence.
- Oakland has 23.7% more Sunny Days than Lawrence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oakland scores 20.8% better than Lawrence
 Lawrence, KSOakland, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall13  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock67106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
Reviews for Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 12 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 13 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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