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Gaithersburg, MD vs San Mateo, CA

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Highlights
- San Mateo has 42.2% less rainy days than Gaithersburg.
- San Mateo has 31.2% more Sunny Days than Gaithersburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Mateo scores 16.4% better than Gaithersburg
 Gaithersburg, MDSan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall21  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7486
 Avg. Jan. Low25  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock462443
Reviews for Gaithersburg    10 Reviews

We recently sold our family home of 20+ years in Potomac, MD and moved just down the road to Gaithersburg. We have nothing but good things to say about the people  More

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Over 10 years ago

The city of Gaithersburg offers all of the employment opportunities of being within commuting range of D.C. without the congestion. Homes are more affordable and you  More

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The state has the potential to be a great place to live ... but that 'Reality’ is just slipping away. The current leadership has done a really bang-up job creating so  More

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Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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