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Taos, NM vs Crested Butte, CO

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Highlights
- Crested Butte has 52.7% more rainy days than Taos.
- Crested Butte has 3.5% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Crested Butte scores 26.0% worse than Taos
 Taos, NMCrested Butte, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7486
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.47
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock89242443
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 Crested Butte    5 Reviews

Crested Butte is literally hell on earth. I can't imagine WHY anybody would want to come here. Do yourself a favor - stay in California and Texas.  More

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Over 11 years ago

First of all, we are sick and tired of the report that there are 1,500 people in Crested Butte. Maybe in the "town limits" which is a small area. There is CB South,  More

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Over 17 years ago

My husband and I own a second home in CB. We bought it the very first time we came to this little town. It is truly an undiscovered gem - like Aspen before it became  More

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