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Silver City, NM vs Taos, NM

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Highlights
- Taos has 24.3% less rainy days than Silver City.
- Taos has 4.1% less Sunny Days than Silver City.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 9.9% worse than Silver City
 Silver City, NMTaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall7  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny295  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index6.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Silver City    13 Reviews

I bought here 1 year ago and live in the historical downtown. Crime is not a problem for us but we know crime happens here though the city is very tight knit about  More

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Over 1 years ago

Never been here but like looking for small towns to consider living in. Quite sadly they all seem to have the highest crime rates both violent and property crime. Where  More

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We moved to SC about a year ago. People are genuinely friendly-we actually have dinner in each other’s homes in our neighborhood. Historic downtown is quirky and fun  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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