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Taos, NM vs Oro Valley, AZ

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- Oro Valley has 3.1% more rainy days than Taos.
- Oro Valley has 1.4% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oro Valley scores 4.1% better than Taos

Climate
 Taos, NMOro Valley, AZUnited States
 Rainfall131438
 Snowfall37028
 Precipitation6951106
 Sunny283279205
 Avg. July High8610086
 Avg. Jan. Low123722
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.37.67
 UV Index5.96.54.3
 Elevation696825432443

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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 15 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 15 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 Oro Valley    5 Reviews

Some of these reviews are so inaccurate. Rentals for a 2-bedroom are closer to $1000/mo and up if you want to live in a safer neighborhood. People here are so intolerant  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived here in Oro Valley for 3.8 years -love it here. however lack of cultural diversity, water and the 100+ heat each day for 3 months a year means that i am  More

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I am a retiree from New York. I moved to Tucson two years ago. Now we are about to buy a home in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. I love this area. The mountains  More

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ZIPS IN TAOS, NEW MEXICO
87571
ZIPS IN ORO VALLEY, ARIZONA
85737 85755

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