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Gig Harbor, WA vs Vista, CA

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- Vista has 71.9% less rainy days than Gig Harbor.
- Vista has 85.6% more Sunny Days than Gig Harbor.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Vista scores 23.0% better than Gig Harbor
 Gig Harbor, WAVista, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock42106
 Sunny139  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3252443
Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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