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Taos, NM vs El Paso, TX

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Highlights
- El Paso has 22.1% less rainy days than Taos.
- El Paso has 4.9% more Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, El Paso scores 9.6% better than Taos
 Taos, NMEl Paso, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1038
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock43106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock37172443
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 El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

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Over 3 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

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El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   More

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