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Taos, NM vs Kodiak, AK

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- Kodiak has 518.3% more rainy days than Taos.
- Kodiak has 53.4% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Kodiak scores 30.1% worse than Taos
 Taos, NMKodiak, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock8138
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock205106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6086
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.17
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock492443
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 Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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