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Madison, WI vs Salem, NJ

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Highlights
- Salem has 24.4% more rainy days than Madison.
- Salem has 8.6% more Sunny Days than Madison.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Salem scores 9.0% better than Madison
 Madison, WISalem, NJUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4538
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock119106
 Sunny187  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low10  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock132443
Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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Reviews for Salem    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

The city of Salem leaves a lot to be desired, in any category. The climate is usually bitterly cold, but snow-free in the winter. The summer is humid and hot. The  More

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