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Harrisburg, PA vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos has 67.2% less rainy days than Harrisburg.
- San Marcos has 37.3% more Sunny Days than Harrisburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 26.4% better than Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall26  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny193  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  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 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

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

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