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Poughkeepsie, NY vs Erie, PA

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Highlights
- Erie has 6.2% less rainy days than Poughkeepsie.
- Erie has 4.8% less Sunny Days than Poughkeepsie.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Erie scores 7.2% worse than Poughkeepsie
 Poughkeepsie, NYErie, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock171106
 Sunny165  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6532443
Reviews for Poughkeepsie    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I have mixed feelings about Poughkeepsie because there are equally as many things I love about that town as there are things I hate about it so I'm just going to write a  More

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Over 12 years ago

Prices are high here. housing is easily 25-30percent of our monthly  More

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Over 13 years ago

It'd be great if jobs were available. This city is OK but COL is so much higher in NY than where I was raised in South Maybe I should head  More

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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