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Durham, NC vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 42.5% less rainy days than Durham.
- Brainerd has 10.9% less Sunny Days than Durham.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 16.0% worse than Durham
 Durham, NCBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny220  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
Reviews for Durham    43 Reviews

I was raised in this city, left for work in the 2010s, and returned in 2018. This city has changed a lot over the years for the better. Growing up there was not a ton to  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in durham for a few years and my experience is coming from someone who has traveled all over the world and has lived in many different states. First things  More

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Over 4 years ago

I live here for my entire life and it has never gotten boring, I love the scenery, nightlife and basically everything here. There is always something new to do and  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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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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