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Taos, NM vs Apple Valley, CA

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Highlights
- Apple Valley has 6.9% more rainy days than Taos.
- Apple Valley has 0.0% more Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Apple Valley scores 9.6% better than Taos
 Taos, NMApple Valley, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock33106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9886
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock29462443
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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Reviews for Apple Valley    20 Reviews

I've lived in Apple Valley for 11 years. The town is poorly managed, but still an okay place to live. In your climate rating you say average rainfall is 14 inches per  More

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Over 6 years ago

Overall, it's a nice place to call home. The affordability makes it a desirable place to live, especially with the amount you get for your money. For people who own farm  More

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This is a beautiful place. Gorgeous sunsets and sunrises, many different kinds of birds including the Mockingbird and phoebes. When I first moved up here we had many  More

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