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Colchester, CT vs Vista, CA

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- Vista has 74.3% less rainy days than Colchester.
- Vista has 35.8% more Sunny Days than Colchester.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Vista scores 30.0% better than Colchester
 Colchester, CTVista, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock42106
 Sunny190  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3252443
Reviews for Colchester    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I vote that we nickname colchester coolchester  More

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Over 16 years ago

Colchester to me is a perfect place to live. Although it is about a 30 minute drive to most stores, it has a lot to offer, and especially if you have children. There is  More

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Colchester is located in the south-central portion of Connecticut about 30 minutes east of the capital of Hartford. Our downtown area is situated around a large town  More

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Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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