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Seattle, WA vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 30.8% less rainy days than Seattle.
- Brainerd has 28.9% more Sunny Days than Seattle.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 16.0% worse than Seattle
 Seattle, WABrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall5  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny152  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
Reviews for Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  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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