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Portland, ME vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden has 61.8% less rainy days than Portland.
- Golden has 19.2% more Sunny Days than Portland.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Golden scores 9.2% better than Portland
 Portland, MEGolden, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock84106
 Sunny203  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index2.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock56732443
Reviews for Portland    35 Reviews

Used to be great before the pandemic. Now people from out of state have ruined it by paying New York prices for real estate site unseen. Why would you live in Maine when  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have never lived here but the lack of Jimmy John’s is depressing and makes me wish I was deceased.  More

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Reggie · 
Over 7 years ago

I found out I was allergic to corn on the cob here. I would give Portland twelve thumbs downs if I could. My friend told me there was a subway here and I thought he  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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