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Decorah, IA vs Bismarck, ND

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- Bismarck has 48.0% less rainy days than Decorah.
- Bismarck has 5.2% more Sunny Days than Decorah.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Bismarck scores 3.0% worse than Decorah
 Decorah, IABismarck, NDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall40  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock87106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low8  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.57
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock16962443
Reviews for Decorah    3 Reviews

ridiculously expensive housing for such a small town. The wages in the town do not even remotely compensate for the high cost of housing. Average housing prices start  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have been a resident of Decorah, IA for 26 years. Decorah is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. When we entertain out of town guests they always comment how  More

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Over 15 years ago

This college has the most extensive music program of any liberal arts college around, has a strong connection to public radio, and Decorah is reputed to be a lovely  More

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Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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