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Pocatello, ID vs Ruidoso, NM

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Highlights
- Ruidoso has 56.2% more rainy days than Pocatello.
- Ruidoso has 38.6% more Sunny Days than Pocatello.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 13.2% better than Pocatello
 Pocatello, IDRuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall49  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny207  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index4.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67292443
Reviews for Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

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I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  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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