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Grand Junction, CO vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 165.7% more rainy days than Grand Junction.
- Brainerd has 20.0% less Sunny Days than Grand Junction.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 14.9% worse than Grand Junction
 Grand Junction, COBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall16  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny245  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
Reviews for Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  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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