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Ruidoso, NM vs Apple Valley, MN

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Highlights
- Apple Valley has 59.6% more rainy days than Ruidoso.
- Apple Valley has 31.4% less Sunny Days than Ruidoso.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Apple Valley scores 14.3% worse than Ruidoso
 Ruidoso, NMApple Valley, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3238
 Snowfall28  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny287  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index6.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9552443
Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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Reviews for Apple Valley    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer  More

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Over 17 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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