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Lafayette, CO vs Rapid City, SD

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Highlights
- Rapid City has 5.2% more rainy days than Lafayette.
- Rapid City has 8.1% less Sunny Days than Lafayette.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 2.8% worse than Lafayette
 Lafayette, CORapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall69  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny246  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32412443
Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   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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