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Salisbury, NC vs Modesto, CA

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Highlights
- Modesto has 70.0% less rainy days than Salisbury.
- Modesto has 20.9% more Sunny Days than Salisbury.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Modesto scores 9.2% better than Salisbury
 Salisbury, NCModesto, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock56106
 Sunny215  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.37
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock892443
Reviews for Salisbury    9 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

So we went to check out the area today as we consider buying nearby. I read all this crime stuff etc. I rolled through my potential hood and talked to a variety of  More

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A big thank you to Leanne for her candid, well written review. She saved us a lot of time and money. Salisbury is off our bucket list. Wonderful old houses, though. We  More

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The apparently bucolic town of Salisbury is set in a beautiful southern climate with lots of beautiful historic homes and huge old-growth oaks. Those charming  More

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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 5 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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