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Alamogordo, NM vs Vista, CA

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- Vista has 14.0% more rainy days than Alamogordo.
- Vista has 9.5% less Sunny Days than Alamogordo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Vista scores 13.8% better than Alamogordo
 Alamogordo, NMVista, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock42106
 Sunny285  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.17
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3252443
Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 11 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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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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