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Highlands Ranch, CO vs Riverside, CA

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- Riverside has 39.6% less rainy days than Highlands Ranch.
- Riverside has 12.6% more Sunny Days than Highlands Ranch.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Riverside scores 20.8% better than Highlands Ranch
 Highlands Ranch, CORiverside, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall78  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny246  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8272443
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 Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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