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Rock Springs, WY vs Rio Rancho, NM

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- Rio Rancho has 34.8% more rainy days than Rock Springs.
- Rio Rancho has 14.7% more Sunny Days than Rock Springs.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 13.2% better than Rock Springs
 Rock Springs, WYRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall41  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny238  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low10  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
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 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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