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Brainerd, MN vs Las Cruces, NM

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 Brainerd, MNLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1038.1
 Snowfall44  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days104.842.7106.2
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock94.785.8
 Avg. Jan. Low-1.1  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.121739072443
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 Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 2 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 4 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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