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Mariposa, CA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 58.1% less rainy days than Mariposa.
- Taos has 5.2% more Sunny Days than Mariposa.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 7.6% worse than Mariposa
 Mariposa, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall3  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny269  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Mariposa    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

We've recently moved to Mariposa and are overwhelmed with all the beauty here. The Oaks and wildflowers are amazing. Our visits to Yosemite have been spectacular. The  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 16 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 16 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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