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Arlington, TX vs West Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- West Des Moines has 9.1% less rainy days than Arlington.
- West Des Moines has 14.9% less Sunny Days than Arlington.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, West Des Moines scores 4.2% worse than Arlington
Climate
 Arlington, TXWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall403638
 Snowfall13428
 Precipitation77109106
 Sunny235200205
 Avg. July High958686
 Avg. Jan. Low341322
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.26.97
 UV Index5.744.3
 Elevation6048272443

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Reviews for Arlington    34 Reviews
David · Arlington, TX
Perfect location
Over 3 years ago

Great proximity to both Dallas and Ft Worth. Good selection of restaurants. Nice neighborhoods with beautiful oaks and rolling hills. Close to 6 Flags, Dallas Cowboys  More

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Barbara · Arlington, TX
Crime cesspool
Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Arlington since 1976. It is now nothing but apartment complexes for as far as you can see and they are mostly section 8. Crime is out of control. We are  More

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V10000 · Arlington, TX
Seniors
Over 7 years ago

If you have a good car you can travel to the cities bordering Arlington (within 15 miles) and pay their non-citizen fees and use their very nice senior facilities.   More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews
Hazel  · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines IA
Over 15 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Abhd · New York, NY
overall life style
Over 15 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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Abhd · West Des Moines, IA
Plenty to do in Des Moines area
Over 17 years ago

We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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ZIPS IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
76010, 76017, 76002, 76014, 76013, 76001, 76018, 76016, 76012, 76006, 12 total
ZIPS IN WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
50265 50266
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