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Taos, NM vs Custer, SD

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- Custer has 51.9% more rainy days than Taos.
- Custer has 20.1% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Custer scores 8.2% worse than Taos
 Taos, NMCuster, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock93106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock53152443
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 Custer    1 Reviews

We retired and moved to the country so I could live my dream of breeding horses. Country living takes a period of adjustment, but I love country living, and it would be  More

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