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Roanoke, VA vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho has 71.4% less rainy days than Roanoke.
- Rio Rancho has 29.4% more Sunny Days than Roanoke.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 2.7% better than Roanoke
 Roanoke, VARio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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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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