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Big Bear City, CA vs Rapid City, SD

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Highlights
- Rapid City has 10.8% less rainy days than Big Bear City.
- Rapid City has 20.7% less Sunny Days than Big Bear City.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 4.1% worse than Big Bear City
 Big Bear City, CARapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall66  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny285  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low21  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32412443
Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to  More

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Over 18 years ago

beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20  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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