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Houghton, MI vs Las Cruces, NM

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- Las Cruces has 68.4% less rainy days than Houghton.
- Las Cruces has 59.8% more Sunny Days than Houghton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Las Cruces scores 45.5% better than Houghton
 Houghton, MILas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1038
 Snowfall202  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock43106
 Sunny184  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index3.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock39072443
Reviews for Houghton    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Houghton,MI is located in the middle of Lake Superior on the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a boom town with the copper barons in the late 1800's and today it struggles to  More

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Over 12 years ago

For those who are interested in a laid-back community with low cost of living, rich human history, surrounded by impressive natural beauty, Houghton is the place. The  More

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Over 16 years ago

The 49931 zip code map to display Houghton is misleading. It implies that Isle Royale, isolated in the northern reaches of Lake Superior, is the area covered by this  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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