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Vista, CA vs Carlsbad, CA

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Highlights
- Carlsbad has 7.7% less rainy days than Vista.
- Carlsbad has 1.9% more Sunny Days than Vista.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Carlsbad scores 1.1% worse than Vista
 Vista, CACarlsbad, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock38106
 Sunny258  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low45  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock97
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock522443
Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

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Over 4 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

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Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  More

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