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Apple Valley, MN vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Surprise has 71.6% less rainy days than Apple Valley.
- Surprise has 52.8% more Sunny Days than Apple Valley.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Surprise scores 10.6% better than Apple Valley
 Apple Valley, MNSurprise, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall45  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low6  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11752443
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 Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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