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Payson, AZ vs Rapid City, SD

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- Rapid City has 15.7% less rainy days than Payson.
- Rapid City has 21.0% less Sunny Days than Payson.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 11.4% worse than Payson
 Payson, AZRapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny286  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index6.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32412443
Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  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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