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Roanoke, VA vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos has 67.3% less rainy days than Roanoke.
- San Marcos has 25.6% more Sunny Days than Roanoke.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 21.3% better than Roanoke
 Roanoke, VASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 19 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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