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Salem, VA vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca has 10.1% less rainy days than Salem.
- Ithaca has 26.2% less Sunny Days than Salem.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ithaca scores 14.7% worse than Salem
 Salem, VAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall16  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny210  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4102443
Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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Over 10 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Over 14 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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