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Cottonwood, AZ vs Encinitas, CA

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- Encinitas has 15.0% less rainy days than Cottonwood.
- Encinitas has 4.4% less Sunny Days than Cottonwood.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Encinitas scores 18.4% better than Cottonwood
 Cottonwood, AZEncinitas, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock39106
 Sunny275  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock97
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock822443
Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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Reviews for Encinitas    14 Reviews

I've lived in many different neighborhoods throughout San Diego over the years. They've all been coastal, from Pt. Loma, Pacific Beach, Del Mar, Solana Beach and  More

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Over 7 years ago

1. Horrible, nightmare traffic with lots of road rage drivers everywhere 2. Extremely high cost of living for small crappy houses / condos 3. Nothing to do, no  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived in many locations across the United States and the Caribbean and Encinitas is on my top list of places to live. The people are easy going and the pace  More

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