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Catalina, AZ vs Las Cruces, NM

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- Las Cruces has 30.1% less rainy days than Catalina.
- Las Cruces has 2.8% more Sunny Days than Catalina.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Las Cruces scores 5.3% better than Catalina
 Catalina, AZLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1038
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock43106
 Sunny286  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index6.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock39072443
Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The Catlaina area (Saddlebrook / Oro Valley) was wonderful back in the 1970's and 1980's. As is typical with AZ, Developers ruined the community and problems are a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Deeply regret moving here 10 yrs ago. Cost of living is high, over-inflated housing/rental market, traffic is horrible, pay is extremely low. Great place to golf  More

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Over 18 years ago

We live on the north side of the Catalina Mtns. close to Tucson but not so close that we have to endure the smog. Congestion is becoming a part of life out here as  More

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Reviews for Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 2 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 4 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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