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Payson, AZ vs Ruidoso, NM

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- Ruidoso has 6.0% less rainy days than Payson.
- Ruidoso has 0.3% more Sunny Days than Payson.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 2.5% worse than Payson
 Payson, AZRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny286  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index6.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67292443
Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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