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Rio Rancho, NM vs Apache Junction, AZ

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Highlights
- Apache Junction has 7.5% more rainy days than Rio Rancho.
- Apache Junction has 7.7% more Sunny Days than Rio Rancho.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Apache Junction scores 3.9% worse than Rio Rancho
 Rio Rancho, NMApache Junction, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall10  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock41106
 Sunny273  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10586
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index6.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock17222443
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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Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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Over 16 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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Over 19 years ago

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