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Taos, NM vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho has 8.4% less rainy days than Taos.
- Rio Rancho has 3.5% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 5.5% better than Taos
 Taos, NMRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
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 Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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