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Charlottesville, VA vs Las Cruces, NM

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- Las Cruces has 77.9% less rainy days than Charlottesville.
- Las Cruces has 34.2% more Sunny Days than Charlottesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Las Cruces scores 6.7% better than Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VALas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1038
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock43106
 Sunny219  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock39072443
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  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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