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Madison, WI vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos has 62.0% less rainy days than Madison.
- San Marcos has 41.7% more Sunny Days than Madison.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 35.8% better than Madison
 Madison, WISan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny187  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low10  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   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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