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Walnut Creek, CA vs San Diego, CA

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- San Diego has 40.3% less rainy days than Walnut Creek.
- San Diego has 1.5% more Sunny Days than Walnut Creek.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Diego scores 8.2% better than Walnut Creek
 Walnut Creek, CASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock38106
 Sunny262  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low40  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.27
 UV Index5.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock622443
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 San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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