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Rio Rancho, NM vs Lubbock, TX

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Highlights
- Lubbock has 67.5% more rainy days than Rio Rancho.
- Lubbock has 3.3% less Sunny Days than Rio Rancho.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lubbock scores 3.9% better than Rio Rancho
 Rio Rancho, NMLubbock, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall10  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock60106
 Sunny273  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index6.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32022443
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 Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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