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Buffalo Grove, IL vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos has 62.2% less rainy days than Buffalo Grove.
- San Marcos has 41.7% more Sunny Days than Buffalo Grove.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 31.9% better than Buffalo Grove
 Buffalo Grove, ILSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall36  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny187  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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