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San Francisco, CA vs San Rafael, CA

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Highlights
- San Rafael has 65.0% more rainy days than San Francisco.
- San Rafael has 1.2% less Sunny Days than San Francisco.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Rafael scores 0.0% worse than San Francisco
Climate
 San Francisco, CASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Rainfall254138
 Snowfall0028
 Precipitation7277106
 Sunny259256205
 Avg. July High677886
 Avg. Jan. Low464222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)8.58.57
 UV Index5.45.24.3
 Elevation52432443

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Reviews for San Francisco    149 Reviews
Mark · San Diego, CA
believe the bad things you hear about this place
Over 3 years ago

from a single guy's perspective. let's start this review from 2017. I moved here to be near to my sister who also relocated, and also to attend Cal State East Bay in  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
A Balanced Review After 10 Years
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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Ross · San Francisco, CA
Balanced Review from 10 Year Resident
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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Reviews for San Rafael    7 Reviews
Monica · San Rafael, CA
Moderation is always good
Over 12 years ago

San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city  More

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Jonathan · San Rafael, CA
Crime
Over 14 years ago

I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can  More

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David · San Rafael, CA
San Rafael
Over 16 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

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ZIPS IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
94112, 94110, 94122, 94109, 94116, 94121, 94117, 94134, 94118, 94115, 27 total
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94901 94903 94964
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