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Norfolk, VA vs New Bedford, MA

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 Norfolk, VANew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock50.638.1
 Snowfall5.1  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days114.3127.1106.2
 Sunny215  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock81.985.8
 Avg. Jan. Low33.3  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.10982443
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 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 14 years ago

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Over 16 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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