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Branson, MO vs Ruidoso, NM

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- Ruidoso has 55.0% less rainy days than Branson.
- Ruidoso has 37.3% more Sunny Days than Branson.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 4.1% better than Branson
 Branson, MORuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall8  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny209  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67292443
Reviews for Branson    15 Reviews

Where do I begin... First and foremost, everything here is expensive. The rent is high! and YOU pay for water and sewer costs, most residents live in old, substandard  More

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Over 4 years ago

It’s expensive living and everything is outdated from condos to apartments, and even housing. Traffic is also during tourist months. I don’t recommend living here.  More

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Branson is in a beautiful part of the extreme northern Ozarks- that's the good. Crime, even tho the local Govt tries to act like it doesn't exist, drugs, & Traffic are  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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