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Westcliffe, CO vs Taos, NM

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- Taos has 3.0% less rainy days than Westcliffe.
- Taos has 8.8% more Sunny Days than Westcliffe.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Taos scores 9.0% better than Westcliffe
 Westcliffe, COTaos, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall70  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock69106
 Sunny260  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low8  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69682443
Reviews for Westcliffe    4 Reviews

I’ve lived here for almost 2 years. Everyone I’ve met is friendly and helpful. The winters are long. But the snow does come and go. The mountains are breathtaking with  More

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Beautiful area with great local ranch folks. We just bought a small ranch property and are fleeing Colorado Springs, which is being overrun by blue state refugees from  More

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Kindof the unknown town near Pueblo, Florence, and CO Springs that people are starting to discover. With Colony lakes, a reservoir, Bishops Castle, the Royal Gorge, and  More

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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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