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Lubbock, TX vs Durham, NC

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- Durham has 127.4% more rainy days than Lubbock.
- Durham has 16.7% less Sunny Days than Lubbock.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Durham scores 6.3% worse than Lubbock
 Lubbock, TXDurham, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall7  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny264  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4002443
Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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