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Highlands Ranch, CO vs Apple Valley, CA

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- Apple Valley has 25.1% less rainy days than Highlands Ranch.
- Apple Valley has 15.0% more Sunny Days than Highlands Ranch.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Apple Valley scores 11.1% better than Highlands Ranch
 Highlands Ranch, COApple Valley, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall78  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock33106
 Sunny246  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9886
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock29462443
Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 11 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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Reviews for Apple Valley    20 Reviews

I've lived in Apple Valley for 11 years. The town is poorly managed, but still an okay place to live. In your climate rating you say average rainfall is 14 inches per  More

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Over 6 years ago

Overall, it's a nice place to call home. The affordability makes it a desirable place to live, especially with the amount you get for your money. For people who own farm  More

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This is a beautiful place. Gorgeous sunsets and sunrises, many different kinds of birds including the Mockingbird and phoebes. When I first moved up here we had many  More

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