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Mechanicsburg, PA vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Harrisburg has 2.1% less rainy days than Mechanicsburg.
- Harrisburg has 1.0% less Sunny Days than Mechanicsburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Harrisburg scores 1.4% better than Mechanicsburg
Climate
 Mechanicsburg, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Rainfall434238
 Snowfall262628
 Precipitation123122106
 Sunny195193205
 Avg. July High858586
 Avg. Jan. Low222222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.17.27
 UV Index44.14.3
 Elevation4333312443

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Reviews for Mechanicsburg    3 Reviews
Joyce · Mechanicsburg, PA
Disappointing
Over 7 years ago

We moved here in the summer of 2016 from out of state with high hopes and for all the right reasons > job, family (my husband, a Penn State grad, was born & raised in  More

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Michael · Mechanicsburg, PA
Mundane in Mechanicsburg
Over 11 years ago

Greetings everyone, I grew up in Allentown PA and moved to Mechanicsburg in 2000 when attempting to reconcile with my ex-wife. My son had just started kindergarten  More

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Michael · Mechanicsburg, PA
Attitude
Over 15 years ago

It is reserve and  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews
Ryan · Harrisburg, PA
Decaying city that is a shadow of its former self.
Over 3 years ago

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Erik · Mechanicsburg, PA
It's OK
Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Dale · Harrisburg, PA
lifetime resident ready to move
Over 9 years ago

Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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