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Boulder, CO vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Rock Springs has 50.8% less rainy days than Boulder.
- Rock Springs has 2.9% less Sunny Days than Boulder.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rock Springs scores 4.2% worse than Boulder
 Boulder, CORock Springs, WYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall71  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock72106
 Sunny245  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock63882443
Reviews for Boulder    55 Reviews

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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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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Over 5 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 Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 17 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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