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Destin, FL vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

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- Carmel-by-the-Sea has 72.3% less rainy days than Destin.
- Carmel-by-the-Sea has 19.0% more Sunny Days than Destin.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Carmel-by-the-Sea scores 16.9% better than Destin
 Destin, FLCarmel-by-the-Sea, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny226  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6786
 Avg. Jan. Low40  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.37
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2232443
Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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Reviews for Carmel-By-The-Sea    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

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carmel has about 60 vacation homes and a dense cottage-y downtown. basically it is a tourist trap cental business district and a bunch of vacation rental homes. the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Liberals have run me out of town. The political is so overwhelming I am looking to relocate. However, if you are an aging hippie with a great deal of money you will be  More

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