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Apple Valley, MN vs Rapid City, SD

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Highlights
- Rapid City has 43.8% less rainy days than Apple Valley.
- Rapid City has 14.7% more Sunny Days than Apple Valley.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 6.1% better than Apple Valley
 Apple Valley, MNRapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall45  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low6  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32412443
Reviews for Apple Valley    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer  More

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Over 17 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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