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Yakima, WA vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho has 41.2% more rainy days than Yakima.
- Rio Rancho has 37.2% more Sunny Days than Yakima.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 4.1% better than Yakima
 Yakima, WARio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny199  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low24  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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