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Winter Haven, FL vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos has 73.2% less rainy days than Winter Haven.
- San Marcos has 9.5% more Sunny Days than Winter Haven.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Marcos scores 35.8% better than Winter Haven
 Winter Haven, FLSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low50  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5812443
Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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