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Olympia, WA vs Brainerd, MN

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Highlights
- Brainerd has 50.1% less rainy days than Olympia.
- Brainerd has 44.1% more Sunny Days than Olympia.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 11.3% worse than Olympia
 Olympia, WABrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall6  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny136  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
Reviews for Olympia    39 Reviews

We moved here from Kitsap Bremerton/Silverdale WA area and this beats it all the way in all material ways. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is the cost of  More

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Over 4 years ago

The city is horrible. The business have been chased out by homeless. The city government makes it for difficult for businesses to thrive. If you like what Seattle is  More

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Having lived all over the world we decided to retire in Olympia and live on the Puget Sound. Yes it rains but the weather can change dramatically in a day with sun and  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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