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Cleveland, TN vs Ruidoso, NM

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- Ruidoso has 62.8% less rainy days than Cleveland.
- Ruidoso has 37.3% more Sunny Days than Cleveland.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 4.1% better than Cleveland
 Cleveland, TNRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny209  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low27  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67292443
Reviews for Cleveland    12 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

All of these reviews are so dated. On my search for a place to retire in eastern Tennessee, I spent time in Cleveland in May 2023. I stayed at an AirBnB. Well, it will  More

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I just moved from Cleveland the last week of December 2023 and lived in Bradley County about 4 miles out of city limits for 21+ years and 2 years in the city limits.   More

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Over 8 years ago

Lived in Cleveland for the last 15 years. Dont believe any glowing reviews you read. The job situation here is terrible. on any given major street you can find an  More

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Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 4 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 4 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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