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Riverton, WY vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 37.9% more rainy days than Riverton.
- Taos has 22.5% more Sunny Days than Riverton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 5.8% better than Riverton
 Riverton, WYTaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall46  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny231  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low6  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Riverton    2 Reviews

The City of Riverton has some significant issues to contend with. There is a high property crime issue due to proximity to the Wind River Reservation. There is an  More

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problems that affect quality of life. There are a lot of hidden costs to living in Riverton as well as much of Wyoming. This is especially true when it comes to auto  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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