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Cottonwood, AZ vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 87.9% more rainy days than Cottonwood.
- Brainerd has 28.7% less Sunny Days than Cottonwood.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 17.1% worse than Cottonwood
 Cottonwood, AZBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny275  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
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 4 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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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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No comment since you  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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