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Lexington, KY vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 71.6% less rainy days than Lexington.
- Taos has 50.5% more Sunny Days than Lexington.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 0.0% worse than Lexington
 Lexington, KYTaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall10  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Lexington    62 Reviews

Lexington is a beautiful city. There are tons of tree lined streets and even trees in both sides of the city's only freeway. It's relatively small, which can be both  More

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Over 5 years ago

Very beautiful/underrated city!!  More

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I have lived here now for over five years, originally from the west coast and here is my top 10 for why you should NOT move here. #1 The Culture: They have none, it  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 17 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 17 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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