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Taos, NM vs Charlottesville, VA

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- Charlottesville has 245.8% more rainy days than Taos.
- Charlottesville has 22.6% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Charlottesville scores 2.7% better than Taos
 Taos, NMCharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4538
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4662443
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 Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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