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San Diego, CA vs Ruidoso, NM

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- Ruidoso has 73.5% more rainy days than San Diego.
- Ruidoso has 7.9% more Sunny Days than San Diego.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruidoso scores 16.3% worse than San Diego
 San Diego, CARuidoso, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock77106
 Sunny266  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low46  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock67292443
Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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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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