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Port Townsend, WA vs Vista, CA

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- Vista has 43.2% less rainy days than Port Townsend.
- Vista has 65.4% more Sunny Days than Port Townsend.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Vista scores 24.7% better than Port Townsend
 Port Townsend, WAVista, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock42106
 Sunny156  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low36  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3252443
Reviews for Port Townsend    8 Reviews

We live a little over an hour away and absolutely love Port Townsend and the surrounding areas. There are a lot of surprises. There are great places to eat, live music,  More

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I loved living in Port Townsend for about 20 years. It’s a quiet and safe town with several festivals, art, music, and more. The main economy is centered around tourism  More

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Transplant Californians are selling their shacks for a million, and purchasing homes here for twice what they should cost due to supply and demand. Port Townsend is a  More

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Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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