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Rock Springs, WY vs Hobbs, NM

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- Hobbs has 85.4% more rainy days than Rock Springs.
- Hobbs has 11.8% more Sunny Days than Rock Springs.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Hobbs scores 19.1% better than Rock Springs
 Rock Springs, WYHobbs, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall41  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock43106
 Sunny238  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9386
 Avg. Jan. Low10  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.17
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock36222443
Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 17 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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Reviews for Hobbs    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Hobbs, New Mexico is a growing city on the eastern edge of the New Mexico- texas border. The people are friendly and hard working. The school system is in the top tier  More

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Over 15 years ago

Hobbs is the worst place in the U.S. to live. People that live here are snobs and they aren't helpful at all. Forget about getting a job here. If they don't like you,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low cost of living and housing for region 2. Affordable place to live 3. Nice physical setting and climate Cons: 1. Very high crime rate 2.  More

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