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San Mateo, CA vs Santa Clara, CA

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Highlights
- Santa Clara has 36.9% less rainy days than San Mateo.
- Santa Clara has 1.5% less Sunny Days than San Mateo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Santa Clara scores 3.5% better than San Mateo
 San Mateo, CASanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1538
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock63106
 Sunny265  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low42  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.87
 UV Index4.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock722443
Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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Reviews for Santa Clara    14 Reviews

Larry · 

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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Over 10 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

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