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El Paso, TX vs Ruidoso, NM

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- Ruidoso has 99.0% more rainy days than El Paso.
- Ruidoso has 3.4% less Sunny Days than El Paso.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 3.8% worse than El Paso
 El Paso, TXRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall3  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny297  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67292443
Reviews for El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

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Over 3 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

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El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   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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