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Pierre, SD vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca has 103.3% more rainy days than Pierre.
- Ithaca has 28.6% less Sunny Days than Pierre.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ithaca scores 7.2% worse than Pierre
 Pierre, SDIthaca, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4102443
Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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