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Elk River, MN vs Catalina, AZ

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- Catalina has 55.7% less rainy days than Elk River.
- Catalina has 45.9% more Sunny Days than Elk River.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Catalina scores 15.2% better than Elk River
 Elk River, MNCatalina, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall46  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock53106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low3  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock31592443
Reviews for Elk River    3 Reviews

The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent  More

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Over 18 years ago

good place to live and close to the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to  More

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Reviews for Catalina    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The Catlaina area (Saddlebrook / Oro Valley) was wonderful back in the 1970's and 1980's. As is typical with AZ, Developers ruined the community and problems are a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Deeply regret moving here 10 yrs ago. Cost of living is high, over-inflated housing/rental market, traffic is horrible, pay is extremely low. Great place to golf  More

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Over 18 years ago

We live on the north side of the Catalina Mtns. close to Tucson but not so close that we have to endure the smog. Congestion is becoming a part of life out here as  More

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