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Houston, TX vs San Marcos, CA

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Highlights
- San Marcos has 74.2% less rainy days than Houston.
- San Marcos has 29.9% more Sunny Days than Houston.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 37.9% better than Houston
Climate
 Houston, TXSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall531438
 Snowfall0028
 Precipitation9041106
 Sunny204265205
 Avg. July High938186
 Avg. Jan. Low434522
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.69.17
 UV Index6.15.94.3
 Elevation365812443

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Reviews for Houston    371 Reviews
Michelle · Houston, TX
The real Houston
Over 2 years ago

I moved to Houston from the San Francisco Bay area in 1991 after college but I have always had family here. Houston is not what you think of when you think of Texas  More

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John · Stafford, TX
Not a great place
Over 2 years ago

There's definitely lots of jobs/economic opportunity. It's quite racially diverse if that's your thing. Houston has awful urban sprawl. Expect awful traffic. Hot as hell  More

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John · Stafford, TX
Not a great place
Over 2 years ago

There's definitely lots of jobs/economic opportunity. It's quite racially diverse if that's your thing. Houston has awful urban sprawl. Expect awful traffic. Hot as hell  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 6 years ago

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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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 14 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 17 years ago

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

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ZIPS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS
77449, 77084, 77429, 77379, 77036, 77433, 77095, 77072, 77077, 77088, 100 total
ZIPS IN SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA
92069 92078
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