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Somerville, MA vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca has 22.1% less rainy days than Somerville.
- Ithaca has 21.3% less Sunny Days than Somerville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ithaca scores 7.2% worse than Somerville
 Somerville, MAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall51  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4102443
Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

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Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

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Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  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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