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Mechanicsville, VA vs Roanoke, VA

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- Roanoke has 5.6% less rainy days than Mechanicsville.
- Roanoke has 3.4% more Sunny Days than Mechanicsville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roanoke scores 2.7% better than Mechanicsville
 Mechanicsville, VARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall12  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock121106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9352443
Reviews for Mechanicsville    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Hanover High was ranked the number 1 school in the region by Richmond Magazine. Wonderful principal, committed teachers, IB diploma. We have been extremely happy with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Virginia may seem to have a reasonable income tax rate (5.0%) but when you add up all the other taxes i.e. Personal property tax, business property tax, sales tax,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mechanicsville is a nice place to live, the climate is great. Of course it's Virginia - so if someone doesn't like the weather they just have to hang around a few days  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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