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Las Cruces, NM vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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- Rancho Santa Margarita has 38.0% more rainy days than Las Cruces.
- Rancho Santa Margarita has 5.1% less Sunny Days than Las Cruces.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rancho Santa Margarita scores 11.3% better than Las Cruces
 Las Cruces, NMRancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock36106
 Sunny294  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low27  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.97
 UV Index6.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9322443
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 Rancho Santa Margarita    13 Reviews

This page provides little information on RSM. I see they keep describing the area as "outside of Los Angeles." Culturally, it is so far from Los Angeles (I lived in LA,  More

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Over 10 years ago

The weather here is amazing. We get a few hot days in the summer but it cools down in the evening. I love being able to sleep with the windows  More

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This is the best place to live in South Orange County with mild temperatures, low crime, great schools and family orientated. RSM is a city that sits in a pocket backing  More

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