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Shirley, NY vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho has 74.9% less rainy days than Shirley.
- Rio Rancho has 32.5% more Sunny Days than Shirley.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 6.9% better than Shirley
 Shirley, NYRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny206  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
Reviews for Shirley    7 Reviews

Your standard, run-of-the-mill suburb, complete with strip malls and endless suburban sprawl. I suppose it's ideal for well-off retirees, the beach is nice and has  More

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Over 12 years ago

High taxes but nice middle class town,schools are nice  More

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Over 12 years ago

nice schools dont believe what some people say,if you looking to live here you should come and drive around few blocks you will like it, its a nice middle class  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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