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Los Altos, CA vs San Marcos, CA

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Highlights
- San Marcos has 27.1% less rainy days than Los Altos.
- San Marcos has 0.8% more Sunny Days than Los Altos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 4.6% better than Los Altos
Climate
 Los Altos, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall191438
 Snowfall0028
 Precipitation6141106
 Sunny263265205
 Avg. July High818186
 Avg. Jan. Low404522
 Comfort Index (higher=better)8.79.17
 UV Index5.15.94.3
 Elevation1575812443

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Reviews for Los Altos    2 Reviews
Phyllis · Los Altos, CA
Expensive
Over 16 years ago

Expensive but worth  More

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Tony · Sunnyvale, CA
Quality of Life
Over 16 years ago

the quality of life here is very high however the cost of living is also high. extremely high as a matter of fact. I'd like to look at other communities that are less  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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94024 94022
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92069 92078
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