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Walnut Creek, CA vs Arroyo Grande, CA

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Highlights
- Arroyo Grande has 0.5% less rainy days than Walnut Creek.
- Arroyo Grande has 9.2% more Sunny Days than Walnut Creek.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arroyo Grande scores 2.4% better than Walnut Creek
 Walnut Creek, CAArroyo Grande, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny262  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low40  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index5.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1182443
Reviews for Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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Reviews for Arroyo Grande    8 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Arroyo Grande is a nice place to live. However, it is rather expensive for many people. There is a large retirement community living here, and home and rental prices are  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived here for nearly thirty years and love it. Great, easy climate year round. I know what I'm talking about--having lived in San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada,  More

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People from here absolutely love it and refuse to admit that it is much too expensive. They hate change. To live in a good school area will cost you dearly. There is  More

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