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New Bedford, MA vs Lawrence, MA

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- Lawrence has 4.5% less rainy days than New Bedford.
- Lawrence has 3.4% less Sunny Days than New Bedford.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lawrence scores 1.4% worse than New Bedford
 New Bedford, MALawrence, MAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4838
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock128106
 Sunny205  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
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 Lawrence    1 Reviews

Natives of the Boston area tend to be a bit provincial and quick to judge people by where they live. Lawrence has had some down years. It lacks the sterling reputation  More

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