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Hays, KS vs Rapid City, SD

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 Hays, KSRapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock18.238.1
 Snowfall13.9  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days66.585.4106.2
 Sunny237  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock85.385.8
 Avg. Jan. Low16.1  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index4.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.202132412443
Reviews for Hays    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live 4. Good school system 5. A good place to live and raise a family Cons: 1.  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 5 years ago

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

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