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Centennial, CO vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho has 33.0% less rainy days than Centennial.
- Rio Rancho has 11.4% more Sunny Days than Centennial.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 5.5% better than Centennial
 Centennial, CORio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny245  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index5.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
Reviews for Centennial    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

All the schools are excellent. We have both Littleton Public Schools and Cherry Creek Schools. Top Notch - College Prep - Commitment to  More

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The Centennial/Aurora area (zip code 80015) has great schools (Cherry Creek School District), attractive homes, family oriented neighborhoods, and is an easy commute To  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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