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Charlottesville, VA vs San Mateo, CA

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Highlights
- San Mateo has 46.1% less rainy days than Charlottesville.
- San Mateo has 21.0% more Sunny Days than Charlottesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Mateo scores 13.3% better than Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VASan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny219  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7486
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock462443
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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