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Hilo, HI vs Vista, CA

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Highlights
- Vista has 90.9% less rainy days than Hilo.
- Vista has 47.4% more Sunny Days than Hilo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Vista scores 5.8% better than Hilo
 Hilo, HIVista, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock42106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low63  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index9.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3252443
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 Vista    21 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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