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Marion, IA vs Carlsbad, CA

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- Carlsbad has 67.1% less rainy days than Marion.
- Carlsbad has 39.9% more Sunny Days than Marion.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Carlsbad scores 30.4% better than Marion
 Marion, IACarlsbad, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall27  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock38106
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock97
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock522443
Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

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Over 4 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

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Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  More

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