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San Marcos, CA vs Castaic, CA

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- Castaic has 34.3% more rainy days than San Marcos.
- Castaic has 6.8% more Sunny Days than San Marcos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Castaic scores 2.2% worse than San Marcos
 San Marcos, CACastaic, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny265  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low45  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.97
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12272443
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 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

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

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Reviews for Castaic    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I've lived in northern Castaic for 14 years so this review is for northern Castaic Pros: convenient freeway access, boating on Lake Castaic, lots of gas stations,  More

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Over 11 years ago

Formerly a "truck stop" town, Castaic is the last town before going over the Grapevine, heading North on I-5 towards San Francisco. The town is unincorporated and sits  More

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Over 12 years ago

I currently live in Valencia. Before I consider purchasing a house in Castaic off Lake Hughes Rd and closer to the lake, is it safe to live in this neighborhood? Any  More

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