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Salem, VA vs Winchester, VA

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- Winchester has 7.9% less rainy days than Salem.
- Winchester has 6.7% less Sunny Days than Salem.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Winchester scores 4.0% worse than Salem
 Salem, VAWinchester, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall16  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock118106
 Sunny210  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7092443
Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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Over 11 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 15 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 Winchester    17 Reviews

I have lived in Winchester for 13 years and I find the locals to be rude, unpleasant and loud. Women worse than men... that's not to say all is bad, the city has some  More

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Over 10 years ago

Worst place I have ever lived. My neighbors hate jemmy since I am not a clone. They do not respect other people's property.I put up a fence and the same day the  More

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I would have to say I agree with much of what another individual wrote: it's like going back in time or living in a place that refuses to adapt to cultural diversity.   More

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