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Las Cruces, NM vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 163.0% more rainy days than Las Cruces.
- Brainerd has 33.3% less Sunny Days than Las Cruces.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 21.3% worse than Las Cruces
 Las Cruces, NMBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny294  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low27  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index6.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
Reviews for Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 2 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 4 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  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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