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Boulder, CO vs Highlands Ranch, CO

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Highlights
- Highlands Ranch has 3.3% more rainy days than Boulder.
- Highlands Ranch has 0.4% more Sunny Days than Boulder.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Highlands Ranch scores 1.4% better than Boulder
Climate
 Boulder, COHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Rainfall181938
 Snowfall717828
 Precipitation8876106
 Sunny245246205
 Avg. July High888786
 Avg. Jan. Low191822
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.17.27
 UV Index5.84.84.3
 Elevation532856952443

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Reviews for Boulder    55 Reviews
Guess · Boulder, CO
Expensive and requires liking a unique culture
Over 3 years ago

Outside of the university, Boulder had a very distinctive "wealthy hippy" feel. A lot of alternative medicine and a matching ethos. This is changing some among my  More

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Linda · Boulder, CO
I love it here! Such a beautiful and friendly city
Over 4 years ago

We moved here from Texas about 4 years ago and love it here! The amazing sense of community and high regard for the environment are two of the main reasons we love  More

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H · Denver, CO
Snob says it's ok
Over 4 years ago

Most people do much worse than Boulder. I'm the most critical person I've ever met who is never happy or satisfied -- so that's a pretty huge compliment.   More

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Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews
Brynn · Highlands Ranch, CO
Truth from a native
Over 3 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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Heidi · Beverly Hills, CA
If you're single AVOID AVOID AVOID
Over 6 years ago

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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Diana · Littleton, CO
Affluent Community
Over 10 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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80302 80304 80301 80303 80305 80310
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80126 80129 80130
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