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Taos, NM vs Sandpoint, ID

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- Sandpoint has 133.6% more rainy days than Taos.
- Sandpoint has 38.2% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sandpoint scores 12.3% worse than Taos
 Taos, NMSandpoint, IDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3138
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock132106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock21032443
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 Sandpoint    26 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Very attractive and beautiful place, definitely somewhere I would want to live. Never have I seen a nicer city, or is it a large town? Either way, gorgeous, lots to do.  More

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It's a little too sprawling in the town itself for what I'm looking for, but the surrounding and just outside of town areas are beautiful, densely green and the native  More

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I lived there in 1998 & 1999 -loved the place and its scenery, wildlife and friendly  More

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