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Carefree, AZ vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- Riverside has 15.0% less rainy days than Carefree.
- Riverside has 4.5% less Sunny Days than Carefree.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Riverside scores 14.5% better than Carefree
 Carefree, AZRiverside, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny290  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8272443
Reviews for Carefree    4 Reviews

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 9 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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