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San Marcos, CA vs Show Low, AZ

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- Show Low has 1.5% more rainy days than San Marcos.
- Show Low has 3.8% more Sunny Days than San Marcos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Show Low scores 14.3% worse than San Marcos
 San Marcos, CAShow Low, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock73106
 Sunny265  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low45  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.87
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock63222443
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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Reviews for Show Low    17 Reviews

Moved to maricopa az from Oregon because we Retired last year. Looked at all places in az to buy property. Found a piece if paradise land in white mountains az for cheep  More

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Over 5 years ago

We are so happy to live in Show Low where the outdoors is so beautiful and the people so kind. You could not find nicer neighbors. We are humble people who moved to  More

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I have had a few properties in the show low area that I have bought and sold because they did not work for me. I've met some very nice and helpful people. I work out of  More

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