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Portland, ME vs Brainerd, MN

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Highlights
- Brainerd has 46.2% less rainy days than Portland.
- Brainerd has 3.4% less Sunny Days than Portland.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 3.1% worse than Portland
 Portland, MEBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny203  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index2.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
Reviews for Portland    35 Reviews

Used to be great before the pandemic. Now people from out of state have ruined it by paying New York prices for real estate site unseen. Why would you live in Maine when  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have never lived here but the lack of Jimmy John’s is depressing and makes me wish I was deceased.  More

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Reggie · 
Over 7 years ago

I found out I was allergic to corn on the cob here. I would give Portland twelve thumbs downs if I could. My friend told me there was a subway here and I thought he  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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