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Maple Valley, WA vs Palm Desert, CA

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- Palm Desert has 91.1% less rainy days than Maple Valley.
- Palm Desert has 72.4% more Sunny Days than Maple Valley.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Palm Desert scores 4.2% better than Maple Valley
 Maple Valley, WAPalm Desert, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock538
 Snowfall6  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock14106
 Sunny156  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10886
 Avg. Jan. Low35  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock2202443
Reviews for Maple Valley    3 Reviews

We moved to Maple Valley 14 years ago from Kent, mostly for the school district. We have been very happy with the decision. Most of the state's best school districts  More

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Over 15 years ago

Quiet, beautiful, lush greenery and just 30 miles to Seattle. Take a load off and stay awhile.  More

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Being a resident of Maple Valley for most of my life. I know I wouldn't be where I am if it weren't for the teachers of Tahoma School District #409. Don't let the crime  More

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Reviews for Palm Desert    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Palm Desert, CA is full of rude people. One woman in a long sleeved pink shirt is being extremely rude and mocking people for no reason at a neighborhood Walmart in Palm  More

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Palm Desert is clean, upscale and beautiful. The views of the Santa Rosa Mountains bright blue sky and green expanses of golf course fairways, swimming pools and  More

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I made the mistake of moving here after a short vacation to be closer to family. Biggest mistake of my life! This is not the place to live if health is important to you.  More

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