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Taos, NM vs Rio Verde, AZ

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- Rio Verde has 3.1% more rainy days than Taos.
- Rio Verde has 4.6% more Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Verde scores 1.4% better than Taos
 Taos, NMRio Verde, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock40106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10486
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock16172443
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 Verde    1 Reviews

Just moved here as “snowbirds” after 3 years of pre-retirement research into where we wanted to be. We considered all the southwestern states then visited a dozen or  More

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