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Rapid City, SD vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 44.5% more rainy days than Rapid City.
- Brainerd has 13.3% less Sunny Days than Rapid City.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 10.0% worse than Rapid City
 Rapid City, SDBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall38  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny226  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
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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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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No comment since you  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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