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Durango, CO vs Payson, AZ

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- Payson has 18.0% more rainy days than Durango.
- Payson has 7.5% more Sunny Days than Durango.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Payson scores 14.5% better than Durango
 Durango, COPayson, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall67  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock65106
 Sunny266  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index6.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock49212443
Reviews for Durango    24 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I grew up in Durango, fifth generation. Of course it is beautiful and my roots are there. Too many people have moved there though. I still love the landscape, and my  More

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Absolutely wonderful place to live. The amount of scenery and natural beauty within 5 hours in all directions (literally all of them) is unbeatable. So close to  More

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Been in or near durango for 20 years and am stuck here. Can't earn enough to live on, no decent jobs, ridiculously expensive housing, relatively unfriendly, snobbish  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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