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Hilo, HI vs San Marcos, CA

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Highlights
- San Marcos has 90.4% less rainy days than Hilo.
- San Marcos has 51.4% more Sunny Days than Hilo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 5.8% better than Hilo
 Hilo, HISan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low63  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index9.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  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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