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Bismarck, ND vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho has 35.1% less rainy days than Bismarck.
- Rio Rancho has 35.1% more Sunny Days than Bismarck.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 18.5% better than Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall46  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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