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Rancho Santa Fe, CA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 6.5% more rainy days than Rancho Santa Fe.
- Taos has 7.6% more Sunny Days than Rancho Santa Fe.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 18.9% worse than Rancho Santa Fe
 Rancho Santa Fe, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny263  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low44  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Rancho Santa Fe    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

very expensive and housing values  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 17 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 17 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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