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Taos, NM vs Cripple Creek, CO

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Highlights
- Cripple Creek has 55.0% more rainy days than Taos.
- Cripple Creek has 14.5% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cripple Creek scores 17.8% worse than Taos
 Taos, NMCripple Creek, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock96106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7486
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock67
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock94552443
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 Cripple Creek    1 Reviews

I'm a CA native who retired, first, to Iowa. I like Iowa, but in a search to down-size I discovered a lovely log cabin in Florissant, CO, to where I moved. I love  More

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