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Towns like Ta'izz, Yemen

Ta'izz has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh), with Jul highs around 90°F and Jan lows near 52°F, and about 18 inches of rain and snow a year. The landscape: big mountains nearby, dry, golden landscape. A typical home costs about $121k (estimate).

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Ta'izz's closest doppeltowns in the US

1. Sahuarita, AZ54% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 9°F hotter, winter nights 17°F colder.

   Rain & snow20% less rain (14 in vs 18 in), spread through the year, unlike Ta'izz's summer rains, no snow.

   ScenerySame dry, golden landscape from above, mountains in the distance vs big mountains nearby at home, both well inland, 1,600 ft lower.

   Climate 46 · Scenery 65 · Typical home $233k, 93% pricier

2. Alamogordo, NM54% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 3°F hotter, winter nights 22°F colder.

   Rain & snow34% less rain (12 in vs 18 in), spread through the year, unlike Ta'izz's summer rains, a dusting of snow possible.

   ScenerySame dry, golden landscape from above, both have big mountains close by, both well inland.

   Climate 33 · Scenery 84 · Typical home $132k, about the same price

3. Gold Camp, AZ53% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 8°F hotter, winter nights 10°F colder.

   Rain & snowSimilar yearly rain (19 in vs 18 in), spread through the year, unlike Ta'izz's summer rains, no snow.

   ScenerySame dry, golden landscape from above, mountains in the distance vs big mountains nearby at home, both well inland, 2,300 ft lower.

   Climate 48 · Scenery 62 · Typical home $366k, 202% pricier

4. Sedona, AZ49% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 5°F hotter, winter nights 22°F colder.

   Rain & snowSimilar yearly rain (19 in vs 18 in), spread through the year, unlike Ta'izz's summer rains, a dusting of snow possible.

   ScenerySame dry, golden landscape from above, both have big mountains close by (the Mogollon Rim), both well inland.

   Climate 33 · Scenery 74 · Typical home $635k, 425% pricier

5. McAllen, TX48% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 7°F hotter, winter nights 4°F colder.

   Rain & snowSimilar yearly rain (19 in vs 18 in), spread through the year, unlike Ta'izz's summer rains, no snow.

   ScenerySame dry, golden landscape from above, no mountains on the horizon, unlike Ta'izz, both well inland, 4,200 ft lower.

   Climate 65 · Scenery 23 · Typical home $142k, 17% pricier

6. New River, AZ46% match

   TempsSummer afternoons 11°F hotter, winter nights 12°F colder.

   Rain & snowSimilar yearly rain (15 in vs 18 in), spread through the year, unlike Ta'izz's summer rains, no snow.

   ScenerySame dry, golden landscape from above, mountains in the distance vs big mountains nearby at home, sits on a high plateau, both well inland.

   Climate 45 · Scenery 49 · Typical home $419k, 246% pricier

Doppeltowns abroad

• Hargeisa, Somaliland (60% match)
• Santa Catarina, Mexico (57% match)
• Gaborone, Botswana (56% match)

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