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Rankings for Truckee


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Rankings for Avalon

Avalon Ranked
#2 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
When it comes to summer and its accompanying hot weather, there are so many beautiful things - beach days, barbecues, revea... Read More

Avalon Ranked
#2 Top 10 Cities to Beat the Heat
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Avalon Ranked
#43 Best Cities for Board Gamers
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#47 Gloomiest Places in America
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#50 America's Top Hygge Cities
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Reviews for Truckee    3 Reviews

I came to Truckee California about a month prior to this Covid-19 pandemic, to relocate here. Due to this unfortunate circumstance I was temporarily laid off  More

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I moved to Truckee with my soon-to-be ex-wife and two sons in June 2012 and left Truckee in June 2015 with only my sons. My wife got drawn into what I later learned  More

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Yes, it costs more to live in California. And you don't get paid more necessarily if you live in the mountains- but there are some great jobs here if you have the right  More

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Reviews for Avalon    3 Reviews

I've moved to Avalon three years ago to be closer to family in Los Angeles. I was unsure about California at first because of the hot temperatures, wildfires, and cost  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Avalon since high school and I never want to leave! It's small, charming, and I've made some amazing friends here. Avalon is also close enough to the city  More

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Over 17 years ago

I think your summary of the commuting situation in Avalon is rather misleading. The entire city is only about a mile in diameter. About half of the folks here  More

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