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Monterey, CA vs Grants Pass, OR

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- Grants Pass has 63.7% more rainy days than Monterey.
- Grants Pass has 26.6% less Sunny Days than Monterey.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Grants Pass scores 9.6% worse than Monterey
 Monterey, CAGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3038
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock104106
 Sunny267  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index5.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9422443
Reviews for Monterey    21 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

The Monterey city area is an excellent place to live and one of the few California locales where it's relatively safe to raise a family. If I could no longer live here I  More

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I grew up on the Monterey Peninsula and had to leave to climb out of poverty. The median income is $35,000 and outside of the military, the jobs are mostly service  More

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My husband and I are just crazy about Monterey. I wonder if we take housing expenses (mortgage or rent) out of the picture, is Monterey still a very expensive city to  More

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Reviews for Grants Pass    27 Reviews

Just like any place, Grants Pass, Oregon has it's share of pros and cons. Pros:-Perfect location. The coast, the Redwoods, Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves, etc. are all  More

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I moved here bacause my wife wanted to be closer to my retired mother. Were it not for that GP would be in the rear view mirror. Grant Pass may be great if you are  More

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Beautiful town close to beaches, rivers, boat festival, trees, crystal clear water, parks, schools and teachers are the best! A great town to raise a family. Nice  More

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