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Charlottesville, VA vs Walnut Creek, CA

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Highlights
- Walnut Creek has 56.7% less rainy days than Charlottesville.
- Walnut Creek has 19.6% more Sunny Days than Charlottesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Walnut Creek scores 13.3% better than Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VAWalnut Creek, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock62106
 Sunny219  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1712443
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 Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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