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Kodiak, AK vs Rapid City, SD

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Highlights
- Rapid City has 77.5% less rainy days than Kodiak.
- Rapid City has 71.2% more Sunny Days than Kodiak.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 37.3% better than Kodiak
 Kodiak, AKRapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall60  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny132  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32412443
Reviews for Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  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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