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Charlotte, NC vs San Marcos, CA

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Highlights
- San Marcos has 68.2% less rainy days than Charlotte.
- San Marcos has 21.6% more Sunny Days than Charlotte.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 21.3% better than Charlotte
 Charlotte, NCSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny218  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  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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