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Rio Rancho, NM vs Santa Clara, CA

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Highlights
- Santa Clara has 28.3% more rainy days than Rio Rancho.
- Santa Clara has 4.4% less Sunny Days than Rio Rancho.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Santa Clara scores 14.3% better than Rio Rancho
Climate
 Rio Rancho, NMSanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Rainfall121538
 Snowfall10028
 Precipitation5063106
 Sunny273261205
 Avg. July High948086
 Avg. Jan. Low224222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.78.87
 UV Index6.35.14.3
 Elevation5282722443

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews
susan · King William, VA
Rio Rancho- not that great!
Over 2 years ago

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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Me · Rio Rancho, NM
As with everything, there are pros and cons
Over 2 years ago

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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Michael · Albuquerque, NM
Love it
Over 4 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 Santa Clara    14 Reviews
Larry · 
Santa Clara CA is a wonderful place.
Over 3 years ago

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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Alan · Santa Clara, CA
A fair and balanced review of Santa Clara
Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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William · Santa Clara, CA
Best of Santa Clara
Over 9 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

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ZIPS IN RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO
87124 87144
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95051 95050 95054 95053
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