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Charlottesville, VA vs Ruidoso, NM

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Highlights
- Ruidoso has 55.2% less rainy days than Charlottesville.
- Ruidoso has 31.1% more Sunny Days than Charlottesville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 2.7% better than Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VARuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny219  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index4.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67292443
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 Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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