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Norfolk, VA vs Houghton, MI

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Highlights
- Houghton has 33.2% less rainy days than Norfolk.
- Houghton has 14.4% less Sunny Days than Norfolk.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Houghton scores 25.7% worse than Norfolk
 Norfolk, VAHoughton, MIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3238
 Snowfall5  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock150106
 Sunny215  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6432443
Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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Reviews for Houghton    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Houghton,MI is located in the middle of Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a boom town with the copper barons in the late 1800's and today it struggles to  More

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Over 13 years ago

For those who are interested in a laid-back community with low cost of living, rich human history, surrounded by impressive natural beauty, Houghton is the place. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

The 49931 zip code map to display Houghton is misleading. It implies that Isle Royale, isolated in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is the area covered by this  More

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