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Schenectady, NY vs Erie, PA

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Highlights
- Erie has 8.9% more rainy days than Schenectady.
- Erie has 11.3% less Sunny Days than Schenectady.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Erie scores 4.5% worse than Schenectady
 Schenectady, NYErie, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall60  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock171106
 Sunny177  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6532443
Reviews for Schenectady    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very  More

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Over 16 years ago

WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but  More

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Over 17 years ago

shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable  More

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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