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Eureka Springs, AR vs Ruidoso, NM

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- Ruidoso has 57.1% less rainy days than Eureka Springs.
- Ruidoso has 36.0% more Sunny Days than Eureka Springs.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 4.1% better than Eureka Springs
 Eureka Springs, ARRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall9  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low25  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67292443
Reviews for Eureka Springs    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This is not an easy city to live in. I don't know where you get your data for housing costs, but it's far from accurate. There are no $470.00 studios. People pay $600.00  More

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Over 4 years ago

It is not anything like I remember. Keep in mind your waiter most likely has a doctorate. Depending on your lifestyle....it's a blue spot in a RED state.   More

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Visited as tourists since 1980. Bought a victorian here in 2015. Thought this was awesome. Turned out awesome on the negative scale. House that old certainly needs work  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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