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Apple Valley, MN vs Las Cruces, NM

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Highlights
- Las Cruces has 69.1% less rainy days than Apple Valley.
- Las Cruces has 49.2% more Sunny Days than Apple Valley.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Las Cruces scores 21.2% better than Apple Valley
 Apple Valley, MNLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1038
 Snowfall45  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock43106
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low6  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock39072443
Reviews for Apple Valley    5 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer  More

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Over 18 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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Reviews for Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 3 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 5 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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