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Chicago, IL vs West Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- There are 262 physicians per 100,000 people in West Des Moines.
- There are 261 physicians per 100,000 people in Chicago.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.

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 Chicago, ILWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)47.666.858.4
 Water Quality (100=best)316055
 Superfund Sites (100=best)95.79186.9
 Physicians per Cap.261262210
 Health Cost91115100

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Reviews for Chicago    271 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

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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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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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 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total
ZIPS IN WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
50265 50266

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