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Richmond, VA vs Lafayette, CA

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Highlights
- Lafayette has 45.6% less rainy days than Richmond.
- Lafayette has 24.8% more Sunny Days than Richmond.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lafayette scores 17.8% better than Richmond

Climate
 Richmond, VALafayette, CAUnited States
 Rainfall442438
 Snowfall11028
 Precipitation11266106
 Sunny210262205
 Avg. July High908286
 Avg. Jan. Low284122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.38.67
 UV Index4.35.44.3
 Elevation2103082443

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Reviews for Richmond    109 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Lived here for a year and it’s not perfect but it’s constantly improving now (areas redevloped, more businesses, job growth). Cost of living is great compared to  More

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Over 3 years ago

We love Richmond so much that when we talk about where we'd like to live if we could live anywhere in the US, we always come back to RVA. We live in the city proper  More

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Over 3 years ago

I'm an out-of-towner but am coming up on 1 year in Richmond. I would summarize it this way: the best thing and the worst thing about Richmond is its location. I'll  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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ZIPS IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
23223, 23225, 23224, 23220, 23227, 23222, 23226, 23221, 23230, 23219, 11 total
ZIPS IN LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA
94549

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