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Flagstaff, AZ vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos has 33.8% less rainy days than Flagstaff.
- San Marcos has 0.4% less Sunny Days than Flagstaff.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 31.9% better than Flagstaff
 Flagstaff, AZSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall81  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny266  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index6.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 19 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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