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Brainerd, MN vs Olympia, WA

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- Olympia has 100.4% more rainy days than Brainerd.
- Olympia has 30.6% less Sunny Days than Brainerd.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Olympia scores 12.7% better than Brainerd
 Brainerd, MNOlympia, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5338
 Snowfall44  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock167106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7786
 Avg. Jan. Low-1  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock922443
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 Olympia    39 Reviews

We moved here from Kitsap Bremerton/Silverdale WA area and this beats it all the way in all material ways. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is the cost of  More

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Over 4 years ago

The city is horrible. The business have been chased out by homeless. The city government makes it for difficult for businesses to thrive. If you like what Seattle is  More

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Having lived all over the world we decided to retire in Olympia and live on the Puget Sound. Yes it rains but the weather can change dramatically in a day with sun and  More

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