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West Hempstead, NY vs Buffalo, NY

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 West Hempstead, NYBuffalo, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock38.538.1
 Snowfall22.8  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days127.6163.9106.2
 Sunny171  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock80.885.8
 Avg. Jan. Low25.5  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.696002443
Reviews for West Hempstead    1 Reviews

if you can afford to live in the Greater NY/NJ area, Long island offers a more "civilized" family-oriented environment to raise kids. Housing slightly cheaper. Try  More

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Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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