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McAllen, TX vs Aiken, SC

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- Aiken has 118.8% more rainy days than McAllen.
- Aiken has 3.1% less Sunny Days than McAllen.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Aiken scores 17.7% better than McAllen
 McAllen, TXAiken, SCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4838
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock103106
 Sunny223  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low49  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5152443
Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 12 years ago

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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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