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Brainerd, MN vs Payson, AZ

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- Payson has 17.9% less rainy days than Brainerd.
- Payson has 45.9% more Sunny Days than Brainerd.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Payson scores 25.4% better than Brainerd
 Brainerd, MNPayson, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall44  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock65106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low-1  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock49212443
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 Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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