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Crested Butte, CO vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 34.5% less rainy days than Crested Butte.
- Taos has 3.7% more Sunny Days than Crested Butte.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 35.2% better than Crested Butte
 Crested Butte, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall197  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny273  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low-6  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Crested Butte    5 Reviews

Crested Butte is literally hell on earth. I can't imagine WHY anybody would want to come here. Do yourself a favor - stay in California and Texas.  More

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Over 11 years ago

First of all, we are sick and tired of the report that there are 1,500 people in Crested Butte. Maybe in the "town limits" which is a small area. There is CB South,  More

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Over 17 years ago

My husband and I own a second home in CB. We bought it the very first time we came to this little town. It is truly an undiscovered gem - like Aspen before it became  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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