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Springfield, IL vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos has 64.3% less rainy days than Springfield.
- San Marcos has 35.2% more Sunny Days than Springfield.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 26.4% better than Springfield
 Springfield, ILSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 4 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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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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