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San Marcos, CA vs National City, CA

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 San Marcos, CANational City, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock9.938.1
 Snowfall0  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days41.337.7106.2
 Sunny265  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock76.185.8
 Avg. Jan. Low45  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.37
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.581662443
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 National City    1 Reviews

When you can't afford to live anywhere else in the main San Diego metro area...you live in National City or El Cajon. El Cajon has the higher poverty rate, but National  More

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