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Taos, NM vs State College, PA

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- State College has 214.5% more rainy days than Taos.
- State College has 37.1% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, State College scores 8.2% worse than Taos
 Taos, NMState College, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock140106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11482443
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 State College    27 Reviews

I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful  More

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State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home,  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football  More

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