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Grass Valley, CA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 76.2% less rainy days than Grass Valley.
- Taos has 16.5% more Sunny Days than Grass Valley.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 7.6% worse than Grass Valley
 Grass Valley, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall11  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny243  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Grass Valley    15 Reviews

I've lived many places in California. I've now lived in Grass Valley for 2 years. Grass Valley and it's sister Nevada City are adorable little towns full of history and  More

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Grass valley has become a sad place to live. I was born and raised here and can no longer afford to raise my small family here. Look up the median annual wage and the  More

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I'm 25 years old and I've lived in this town all of my life, and I'm saving every single dollar I make to leave here and never come back. It's a shame, because at one  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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