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Somerville, MA vs Schenectady, NY

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Highlights
- Schenectady has 15.6% less rainy days than Somerville.
- Schenectady has 10.2% less Sunny Days than Somerville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Schenectady scores 2.9% worse than Somerville
 Somerville, MASchenectady, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall51  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock137106
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2432443
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 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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