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Rapid City, SD vs Sun City, AZ

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- Sun City has 48.9% less rainy days than Rapid City.
- Sun City has 29.6% more Sunny Days than Rapid City.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sun City scores 2.9% better than Rapid City
 Rapid City, SDSun City, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock938
 Snowfall38  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny226  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10686
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index4.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11422443
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 Sun City    9 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We are so happy to live in Sun City. The Sun City Recreation Centers are available for use by all citizens who pay the yearly membership (required). There are many  More

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Over 15 years ago

Sun City, Arizona is a great place to live either year round or as a snow bird. Sun City has wonderful recreation centers (8 and counting) with over 150 clubs with  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Payson, but moved away searching for some Culture, drama, & musicals. I really enjoyed the hiking, and ourdoors living in Payson. After I recuperated from  More

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