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Renton, WA vs Santa Cruz, CA

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- Santa Cruz has 25.5% less rainy days than Renton.
- Santa Cruz has 73.5% more Sunny Days than Renton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Santa Cruz scores 16.4% better than Renton
 Renton, WASanta Cruz, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3338
 Snowfall6  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny151  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low36  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock362443
Reviews for Renton    5 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

If you are looking for clean air, country atmosphere, friendly and cordial neighbors, and the charm of old, soothing and patriotic America, this is your best  More

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Over 9 years ago

We have 2 kids at RCS and they are receiving a fantastic education in an environment that is welcoming to all. They do teach from a biblical point of view so the moral  More

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Living in Renton has so many positive things. There are many smaller communities, each having a slightly different climate. You have good schools, recreation, employment  More

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Reviews for Santa Cruz    44 Reviews

I lived in the Santa Cruz area for 20 years. UCSC alum. Our kids were born there. There are wonderful things about Santa Cruz, but also many serious problems that we  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have been here for four generations! My kids are the fifth. I guess that should tell you how wonderful it is here, at least for us. It's so cool to have world class  More

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I was born over the hill in San Jose area, and as a kid I loved coming over to the boardwalk. Santa Cruz has always been and always will be a town of diversity,  More

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