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Seattle, WA vs San Francisco, CA

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Highlights
- San Francisco has 35.3% less rainy days than Seattle.
- San Francisco has 70.4% more Sunny Days than Seattle.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Francisco scores 13.3% better than Seattle
Climate
 Seattle, WASan Francisco, CAUnited States
 Rainfall382538
 Snowfall5028
 Precipitation15572106
 Sunny152259205
 Avg. July High766786
 Avg. Jan. Low374622
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.58.57
 UV Index2.65.44.3
 Elevation177522443

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Reviews for Seattle    319 Reviews
A Bright Star just a bit tinged with age - 3/17/2023
I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their... Read More
Steve | Seattle, WA | Reply | No Replies
   

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Bittersweet - 6/12/2022
I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.... Read More
Mason | Seattle, WA | Reply | 1 Reply
   
great place to live, but very expensive - 5/28/2022
if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy... Read More
Sanford | Arvada, CO | Reply | 1 Reply
   
Reviews for San Francisco    148 Reviews
believe the bad things you hear about this place - 10/5/2021
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... Read More
Mark | San Diego, CA | Reply | 2 Replies
   

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A Balanced Review After 10 Years - 4/28/2021
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,... Read More
Ross | San Francisco, CA | Reply | 5 Replies
   
Balanced Review from 10 Year Resident - 4/16/2021
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,... Read More
Ross | San Francisco, CA | Reply | 1 Reply
   
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98115, 98103, 98133, 98105, 98118, 98125, 98122, 98117, 98144, 98109, 28 total
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