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Cary, NC vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos has 70.4% less rainy days than Cary.
- San Marcos has 24.4% more Sunny Days than Cary.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 21.3% better than Cary
 Cary, NCSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny213  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index4.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Cary    63 Reviews

Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the  More

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Over 8 years ago

As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,   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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