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Minneapolis, MN vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 58.9% less rainy days than Minneapolis.
- Taos has 42.9% more Sunny Days than Minneapolis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 10.6% better than Minneapolis
 Minneapolis, MNTaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall52  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny198  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Minneapolis    163 Reviews

Lived here since 2007. Great city. I would’ve gave it 5 stars but the winter weather ??. Great for many, I’m burned out on it. We’re the coldest major city in the US and  More

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It’s not Minnesota nice, it’s sardonic.. we know you’re full of **** but we will play along for a while, make you uncomfortable for attempting to pull one over on us..  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Minneapolis (or St. Paul or Stillwater) for 20 years. Minneapolis is a very livable city. It has quality museums, good transportation, excellent healthcare,  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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