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Minneapolis, MN vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Roanoke has 31.3% more rainy days than Minneapolis.
- Roanoke has 6.6% more Sunny Days than Minneapolis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roanoke scores 13.6% better than Minneapolis
 Minneapolis, MNRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall52  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock121106
 Sunny198  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9352443
Reviews for Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  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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