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Ruidoso, NM vs Lubbock, TX

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Highlights
- Lubbock has 1.0% less rainy days than Ruidoso.
- Lubbock has 8.0% less Sunny Days than Ruidoso.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lubbock scores 3.9% better than Ruidoso
 Ruidoso, NMLubbock, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall28  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock60106
 Sunny287  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index6.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32022443
Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 4 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 4 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 Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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