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New Brunswick, NJ vs San Marcos, CA

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 New Brunswick, NJSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock13.738.1
 Snowfall23.2  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days116.841.3106.2
 Sunny208  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock80.685.8
 Avg. Jan. Low22.2  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.855812443
Reviews for New Brunswick    4 Reviews

As an undergrad at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, I have lived here for 4 years -- 2 inside the University dormitories on College Ave Campus and 2 in a rented house  More

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Over 17 years ago

Between the entitled drivers, Jersey manners, and new student drivers, nevermind insane bus drivers and trucks speeding on narrow streets, driving around here will  More

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It is sad to see the city that I was born in 1959 and lived until 1972 decline so. Not only is it overpriced, perhaps because of the university or it being a suburb for  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 19 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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