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Bismarck, ND vs Cottonwood, AZ

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Highlights
- Cottonwood has 24.3% less rainy days than Bismarck.
- Cottonwood has 36.1% more Sunny Days than Bismarck.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cottonwood scores 16.9% better than Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDCottonwood, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall46  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock52106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock33272443
Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 10 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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