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Fort Collins, CO vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 16.0% less rainy days than Fort Collins.
- Taos has 19.4% more Sunny Days than Fort Collins.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 1.4% better than Fort Collins
 Fort Collins, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall48  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny237  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Fort Collins    71 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Moved my family here a few months ago and have been so disappointed. Housing is dismal - you get low quality and almost nothing for what you’re paying. The house we’re  More

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Over 4 years ago

There is a high cost of living in all of Colorado, and there is a train that runs through the town a honks its horn for about 5 min straight which is very annoying  More

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My family established our home in Larimer County in 1973; this area, Fort Collins, was a quaint, western-ish town we loved to visit. So I’ve visited FoCo multiple times  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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