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Highlands Ranch, CO vs San Mateo, CA

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- San Mateo has 30.5% more rainy days than Highlands Ranch.
- San Mateo has 7.7% more Sunny Days than Highlands Ranch.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Mateo scores 18.1% better than Highlands Ranch
 Highlands Ranch, COSan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall78  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny246  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7486
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock462443
Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  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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