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Taos, NM vs Sun Valley, ID

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- Sun Valley has 4.6% more rainy days than Taos.
- Sun Valley has 27.6% less Sunny Days than Taos.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sun Valley scores 13.7% worse than Taos
 Taos, NMSun Valley, IDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock78106
 Sunny283  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock59452443
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 Sun Valley    5 Reviews

Young people living in Sun Valley, unless they have a trust fund can expect to have a difficult time here. The average age seems to be approx 78. Any business that is  More

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Absolutely beautiful. Nice people. Amazing skiing...all types of recreation for anyone and everyone. Summer temperatures are perfect. It's sunny more than 250 days  More

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Over 19 years ago

Winters are long, and summers can be short!!! The physcial beauty of the area is unbeatable,  More

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