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Grand Junction, CO vs Escondido, CA

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Highlights
- Escondido has 43.4% more rainy days than Grand Junction.
- Escondido has 8.6% more Sunny Days than Grand Junction.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Escondido scores 21.6% better than Grand Junction
 Grand Junction, COEscondido, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall16  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock42106
 Sunny245  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock97
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6462443
Reviews for Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  More

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Reviews for Escondido    16 Reviews

Escondido wins because of the weather, but has a lot of drawbacks. The schools are HORRIBLE. Like really bad. I've moved around a lot and the schools are the worst  More

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Weather is perfect year round. There are tons of things to do with the lakes, parks, the world famous San Diego Zoo's Safari Park, performing arts center, numerous  More

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Over 9 years ago

Good cost of  More

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