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Taos, NM vs Atascadero, CA

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Highlights
- Atascadero has 58.0% more rainy days than Taos.
- Atascadero has 2.5% more Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Atascadero scores 13.7% better than Taos
 Taos, NMAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2138
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock49106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.37
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8792443
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 Atascadero    8 Reviews

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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