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Champaign, IL vs Taos, NM

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 Champaign, ILTaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock13.138.1
 Snowfall20.3  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days11169.1106.2
 Sunny194  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock85.785.8
 Avg. Jan. Low16.6  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.73869682443
Reviews for Champaign    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Pros - close to Chicago, has Parkland community college and lots of places to eat. There is a train station downtown that is really good. Beautiful deciduous trees and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I wonderful city with great  More

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Actually it's barely a nice place to live. The pros: Not terribly expensive - at one point the least expensive place to live in the country among modest sized  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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