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Golden, CO vs Las Cruces, NM

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- Las Cruces has 46.5% less rainy days than Golden.
- Las Cruces has 21.5% more Sunny Days than Golden.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Las Cruces scores 12.7% better than Golden
 Golden, COLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1038
 Snowfall73  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock43106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock39072443
Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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Reviews for Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 2 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 4 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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