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St. Cloud, MN vs Cottonwood, AZ

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- Cottonwood has 52.1% less rainy days than St. Cloud.
- Cottonwood has 40.3% more Sunny Days than St. Cloud.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cottonwood scores 18.8% better than St. Cloud
 St. Cloud, MNCottonwood, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall48  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock52106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low1  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock33272443
Reviews for St. Cloud    11 Reviews

The scenery and the water is amazing here affordable living for retired people  More

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Over 5 years ago

Lived here previously, have friends that still do. i don't know why anyone stays. It is the armpit of the state. Smaller town, so everyone knows everyone and is in your  More

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Over 9 years ago

A Stabbing happened at a local mall. I would not recommend the school district either. I heard about bullying in the schools too. I would not recommend living in the  More

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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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