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Golden, CO vs Truckee, CA

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Highlights
- Truckee has 67.4% more rainy days than Golden.
- Truckee has 1.2% more Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Truckee scores 9.9% worse than Golden
 Golden, COTruckee, CAUnited States
 Rainfall193138
 Snowfall7316828
 Precipitation8477106
 Sunny242245205
 Avg. July High858386
 Avg. Jan. Low191422
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.16.47
 UV Index5.754.3
 Elevation567358172443
Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 10 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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Reviews for Truckee    3 Reviews

I came to Truckee California about a month prior to this Covid-19 pandemic, to relocate here. Due to this unfortunate circumstance I was temporarily laid off  More

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I moved to Truckee with my soon-to-be ex-wife and two sons in June 2012 and left Truckee in June 2015 with only my sons. My wife got drawn into what I later learned  More

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Yes, it costs more to live in California. And you don't get paid more necessarily if you live in the mountains- but there are some great jobs here if you have the right  More

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