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Oro Valley, AZ vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho has 11.1% less rainy days than Oro Valley.
- Rio Rancho has 2.2% less Sunny Days than Oro Valley.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 1.3% better than Oro Valley
 Oro Valley, AZRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny279  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index6.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
Reviews for Oro Valley    5 Reviews

Some of these reviews are so inaccurate. Rentals for a 2-bedroom are closer to $1000/mo and up if you want to live in a safer neighborhood. People here are so intolerant  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here in Oro Valley for 3.8 years -love it here. however lack of cultural diversity, water and the 100+ heat each day for 3 months a year means that i am  More

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I am a retiree from New York. I moved to Tucson two years ago. Now we are about to buy a home in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. I love this area. The mountains  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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