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Las Cruces, NM vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca has 274.0% more rainy days than Las Cruces.
- Ithaca has 47.3% less Sunny Days than Las Cruces.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ithaca scores 20.0% worse than Las Cruces
 Las Cruces, NMIthaca, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny294  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low27  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index6.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4102443
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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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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