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Ruidoso, NM vs McAllen, TX

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- McAllen has 7.4% more rainy days than Ruidoso.
- McAllen has 22.3% less Sunny Days than Ruidoso.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, McAllen scores 19.5% worse than Ruidoso
 Ruidoso, NMMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall28  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock58106
 Sunny287  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9786
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.27
 UV Index6.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1212443
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 Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 12 years ago

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