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Salem, SC vs Murphy, NC

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Highlights
- Murphy has 2.7% more rainy days than Salem.
- Murphy has 4.7% less Sunny Days than Salem.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Murphy scores 0.0% worse than Salem
 Salem, SCMurphy, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock6038
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny215  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low29  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock15942443
Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews

Absolutely one of the most beautiful places to live m. Come check it  More

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Over 7 years ago

I lived in the general Salem area for a year and a half. Being a "Yankee" I was treated with either indifference or outright hostility. Things I liked were little  More

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Reviews for Murphy    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Any & all information on living in your area will be very much appreciated. Middle schools, community collage, shopping, transportation, housing & community  More

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Over 16 years ago

I moved to Murphy to get away from the hustle in Florida. I found the mountains so beautiful. But there is no work there. It's basically a place for retire's. The people  More

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Over 17 years ago

I moved here over 12 yrs ago and have loved being here ever since.Two children to raise as a single mom and found it less exspensive then our previous home in Florida,  More

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