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Princeton, NJ vs Washington, DC

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- Washington has 8.6% less rainy days than Princeton.
- Washington has 0.5% less Sunny Days than Princeton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Washington scores 1.4% better than Princeton
 Princeton, NJWashington, DCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4338
 Snowfall24  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock114106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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Reviews for Washington    97 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Living in DC long term brings on a kind of insidious misery. A long, slow, simmering down of any natural optimism or desire for a better future. It’s a leach of a town  More

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Over 5 years ago

Parts are beautiful but alot is rundown and ghetto. They always show the monuments and upper nw neighborhoods but never show hoods across the Anacostia River. Crime is  More

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Moved to DC 40 years ago from Mpls-St. Paul. DC is an amazing town. Downside is people are very competitive, everything is expensive. Great restaurants, foodie heaven  More

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