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Roanoke, VA vs Wausau, WI

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- Wausau has 22.7% less rainy days than Roanoke.
- Wausau has 11.8% less Sunny Days than Roanoke.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Wausau scores 17.3% worse than Roanoke
 Roanoke, VAWausau, WIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3238
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock126106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.27
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12042443
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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Reviews for Wausau    6 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I visited Wausau during the summer and it was a very nice change from Phoenix. The people were friendly & helpful. It was a little humid than what I’m used to but  More

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Beautiful area geographically but beneath that beauty are some of the most overly conservative, unfriendly, judgemental people anywhere. Very hard to make friends here  More

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I LIVED IN WAUSAU WI OVER 23 YEARS AGO. I RELOCATED TO WYOMING IN 1990 FOR GOVERMENT POSITION. NOW RETIRED FROM FEDERAL SERVICE, I WILL BE MOVING BACK TO THE UPPER  More

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