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Independence, MO vs Las Cruces, NM

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- Las Cruces has 76.9% less rainy days than Independence.
- Las Cruces has 35.5% more Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Las Cruces scores 11.1% better than Independence
 Independence, MOLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1038
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock43106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock39072443
Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  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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