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Lubbock, TX vs Hilo, HI

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- Hilo has 611.9% more rainy days than Lubbock.
- Hilo has 33.7% less Sunny Days than Lubbock.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Hilo scores 7.5% better than Lubbock
 Lubbock, TXHilo, HIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock14338
 Snowfall7  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny264  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
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 Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 5 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 5 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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