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Newark, NJ vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- Riverside has 76.2% less rainy days than Newark.
- Riverside has 34.5% more Sunny Days than Newark.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Riverside scores 20.8% better than Newark
 Newark, NJRiverside, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall26  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny206  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8272443
Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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