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Traverse City, MI vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca has 14.7% more rainy days than Traverse City.
- Ithaca has 4.9% less Sunny Days than Traverse City.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ithaca scores 3.2% better than Traverse City
 Traverse City, MIIthaca, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall118  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny163  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low16  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4102443
Reviews for Traverse City    28 Reviews

Beautiful, clean, surrounded by some of the most beautiful and unpolluted nature in the nation, interesting residents from all over the world, an open-minded liberal  More

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Teri · 

Sorry I moved here homes overpriced, local people are rude. Too many rambo type personalities, pickup trucks and illiteracy Fun for about a week. Restaurants are  More

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Left in '78. Should have left sooner. If you are a snob and think you're better than any one else then maybe you can get a job teaching here. Hated it as a kid and come  More

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

BILL · 

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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