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Newark, DE vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Harrisburg has 7.3% less rainy days than Newark.
- Harrisburg has 4.5% less Sunny Days than Newark.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Harrisburg scores 1.4% worse than Newark
 Newark, DEHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Rainfall454238
 Snowfall132628
 Precipitation113122106
 Sunny202193205
 Avg. July High878586
 Avg. Jan. Low242222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.37.27
 UV Index4.14.14.3
 Elevation1283312443
Reviews for Newark    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

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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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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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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