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Amarillo, TX vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 36.1% less rainy days than Amarillo.
- Taos has 9.3% more Sunny Days than Amarillo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 7.6% worse than Amarillo
 Amarillo, TXTaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny259  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 6 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 6 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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