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Brainerd, MN vs Fairbanks, AK

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 Brainerd, MNFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock11.738.1
 Snowfall44  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days104.8102.6106.2
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock73.385.8
 Avg. Jan. Low-1.1  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.17
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.12174462443
Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

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Over 14 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

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