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Payson, AZ vs Catalina, AZ

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- Catalina has 33.8% less rainy days than Payson.
- Catalina has 0.0% more Sunny Days than Payson.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Catalina scores 3.8% worse than Payson
 Payson, AZCatalina, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock53106
 Sunny286  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock31592443
Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The Catlaina area (Saddlebrook / Oro Valley) was wonderful back in the 1970's and 1980's. As is typical with AZ, Developers ruined the community and problems are a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Deeply regret moving here 10 yrs ago. Cost of living is high, over-inflated housing/rental market, traffic is horrible, pay is extremely low. Great place to golf  More

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Over 18 years ago

We live on the north side of the Catalina Mtns. close to Tucson but not so close that we have to endure the smog. Congestion is becoming a part of life out here as  More

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