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New Bedford, MA vs Durham, NC

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- Durham has 9.7% less rainy days than New Bedford.
- Durham has 7.3% more Sunny Days than New Bedford.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Durham scores 7.1% better than New Bedford
 New Bedford, MADurham, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny205  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4002443
Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  More

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