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Taos, NM vs Oakland, CA

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- Oakland has 80.2% more rainy days than Taos.
- Oakland has 7.8% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oakland scores 19.2% better than Taos
 Taos, NMOakland, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2438
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock67106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7286
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock432443
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 Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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