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Destin, FL vs McAllen, TX

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- McAllen has 66.8% less rainy days than Destin.
- McAllen has 1.3% less Sunny Days than Destin.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, McAllen scores 12.7% worse than Destin
 Destin, FLMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock58106
 Sunny226  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9786
 Avg. Jan. Low40  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.27
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1212443
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 Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 11 years ago

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