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Winston-Salem, NC vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca has 16.7% less rainy days than Winston-Salem.
- Ithaca has 28.2% less Sunny Days than Winston-Salem.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ithaca scores 15.8% worse than Winston-Salem
 Winston-Salem, NCIthaca, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall6  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny216  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4102443
Reviews for Winston-Salem    26 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Winston Salem is a corrupt and sad city. Many residents aren't open to new comers and crime is rampant. The abysmal crime rate is due in part to the corrupt and  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived here since 2008 and the community is beautiful and quiet. Convenient to everything and if you’re not a lazy person you can walk to Walmart, the bank,  More

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I didn't fully appreciate WS until I left. I still have family and friends there, and when I visit (I've lived in various places, now in the midwest for about 20 years)  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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