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Pismo Beach, CA vs Payson, AZ

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- Payson has 9.6% more rainy days than Pismo Beach.
- Payson has 1.4% more Sunny Days than Pismo Beach.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Payson scores 9.2% worse than Pismo Beach
 Pismo Beach, CAPayson, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock65106
 Sunny282  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index5.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock49212443
Reviews for Pismo Beach    4 Reviews

It's a nice town to visit - although very touristy. Clean air - and nice sand dunes nearby. A variety of housing - but expensive. Good for seafood. I would say  More

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It's still challenging to find a good job: Diablo Canyon Nuclear plant has announced it will be closing in 9 years, so many 6-figure incomes will be going along with the  More

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Over 9 years ago

Because of fires allowed in campsites each and everyday it is very smokey and hard to  More

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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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