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Modesto, CA vs Flagstaff, AZ

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- Flagstaff has 60.5% more rainy days than Modesto.
- Flagstaff has 2.3% more Sunny Days than Modesto.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Flagstaff scores 16.9% worse than Modesto
 Modesto, CAFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2138
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock83106
 Sunny260  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low39  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69032443
Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 5 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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