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Princeton, NJ vs San Mateo, CA

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- San Mateo has 48.5% less rainy days than Princeton.
- San Mateo has 29.9% more Sunny Days than Princeton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Mateo scores 18.1% better than Princeton
 Princeton, NJSan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall24  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7486
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock462443
Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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