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Decorah, IA vs Rapid City, SD

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- Rapid City has 48.9% less rainy days than Decorah.
- Rapid City has 17.7% more Sunny Days than Decorah.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 4.5% better than Decorah
 Decorah, IARapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall40  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low8  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32412443
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 Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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