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Cary, NC vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho has 74.1% less rainy days than Cary.
- Rio Rancho has 28.2% more Sunny Days than Cary.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 2.7% better than Cary
 Cary, NCRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny213  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index4.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
Reviews for Cary    63 Reviews

Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the  More

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Over 8 years ago

As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,   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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