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Bismarck, ND vs Ruidoso, NM

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Highlights
- Ruidoso has 9.7% more rainy days than Bismarck.
- Ruidoso has 42.1% more Sunny Days than Bismarck.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 18.5% better than Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall46  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67292443
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 Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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