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Basalt, CO vs Highlands Ranch, CO

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Highlights
- Highlands Ranch has 18.4% more rainy days than Basalt.
- Highlands Ranch has 1.7% more Sunny Days than Basalt.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Highlands Ranch scores 9.1% better than Basalt
 Basalt, COHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock76106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low10  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock56952443
Reviews for Basalt    1 Reviews

Great place to live. Housing is pricey, but I wouldn't trade it for Aspen, which is only 17 miles away (and of course much more pricey). Most people in Basalt are full  More

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Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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