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Yakima, WA vs Buffalo, NY

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- Buffalo has 352.9% more rainy days than Yakima.
- Buffalo has 22.1% less Sunny Days than Yakima.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Buffalo scores 13.5% worse than Yakima
 Yakima, WABuffalo, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock164106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6002443
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  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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