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Helena, MT vs Ruidoso, NM

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Highlights
- Ruidoso has 61.1% more rainy days than Helena.
- Ruidoso has 51.9% more Sunny Days than Helena.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 16.7% better than Helena
 Helena, MTRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67292443
Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  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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