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Sun City, AZ vs Marion, IA

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- Marion has 292.5% more rainy days than Sun City.
- Marion has 35.8% less Sunny Days than Sun City.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Marion scores 4.2% worse than Sun City
 Sun City, AZMarion, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny293  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8462443
Reviews for Sun City    9 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We are so happy to live in Sun City. The Sun City Recreation Centers are available for use by all citizens who pay the yearly membership (required). There are many  More

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Over 15 years ago

Sun City, Arizona is a great place to live either year round or as a snow bird. Sun City has wonderful recreation centers (8 and counting) with over 150 clubs with  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Payson, but moved away searching for some Culture, drama, & musicals. I really enjoyed the hiking, and ourdoors living in Payson. After I recuperated from  More

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Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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