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McAllen, TX vs Buffalo, NY

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- Buffalo has 76.6% more rainy days than McAllen.
- Buffalo has 30.5% less Sunny Days than McAllen.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Buffalo scores 3.2% better than McAllen
 McAllen, TXBuffalo, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock164106
 Sunny223  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low49  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6002443
Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 11 years ago

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Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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