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Placerville, CA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 66.3% less rainy days than Placerville.
- Taos has 16.0% more Sunny Days than Placerville.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 8.8% worse than Placerville
 Placerville, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny244  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low36  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Placerville    6 Reviews

We've lived in PV for over 20 years, having moved from the LA area. We chose to move here while working with the intent on retiring here and commuted to Sacramento to  More

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Over 12 years ago

We have built our retirement home here completed in 2013. Still a few years away from moving in (kid's college & weddings) but we are really looking forward to it. We  More

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Over 17 years ago

Placerville is a Republican Island in a Blue State- all of the politics are dominated by San Francisco and L.A. limosine liberals, and how they vote controls state  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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