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Charlotte, NC vs Santa Clara, CA

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 Charlotte, NCSanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock15.438.1
 Snowfall2.3  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days104.962.6106.2
 Sunny218  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock80.385.8
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.87
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.761722443
Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

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

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Over 4 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 5 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 Santa Clara    14 Reviews

Larry · 

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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Over 11 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

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