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McAllen, TX vs Vista, CA

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- Vista has 40.4% less rainy days than McAllen.
- Vista has 15.7% more Sunny Days than McAllen.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Vista scores 46.8% better than McAllen
 McAllen, TXVista, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock42106
 Sunny223  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low49  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index6.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3252443
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 Vista    21 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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