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New Bedford, MA vs Rio Rancho, NM

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- Rio Rancho has 76.3% less rainy days than New Bedford.
- Rio Rancho has 33.2% more Sunny Days than New Bedford.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 10.0% better than New Bedford
 New Bedford, MARio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny205  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 13 years ago

Cold  More

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Over 15 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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