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Rockville, MD vs Olympia, WA

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Highlights
- Olympia has 24.9% more rainy days than Rockville.
- Olympia has 33.0% less Sunny Days than Rockville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Olympia scores 4.1% worse than Rockville
 Rockville, MDOlympia, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5338
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock167106
 Sunny203  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low25  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock922443
Reviews for Rockville    16 Reviews

Having practically grown up here, it is fair to think I am biased. Before making assumptions about my opinion, though, I've lived in multiple cities in these states -  More

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Over 11 years ago

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Like the title says, the Rockville, MD area is filled with opportunities. But if you don't have a pretty high standing job then I hope you have a rich uncle. I may be  More

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Reviews for Olympia    39 Reviews

We moved here from Kitsap Bremerton/Silverdale WA area and this beats it all the way in all material ways. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is the cost of  More

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Over 5 years ago

The city is horrible. The business have been chased out by homeless. The city government makes it for difficult for businesses to thrive. If you like what Seattle is  More

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Having lived all over the world we decided to retire in Olympia and live on the Puget Sound. Yes it rains but the weather can change dramatically in a day with sun and  More

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