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West Des Moines, IA vs Santa Clara, CA

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Highlights
- Santa Clara has 57.1% less rainy days than West Des Moines.
- Santa Clara has 30.5% more Sunny Days than West Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Santa Clara scores 27.5% better than West Des Moines
Climate
 West Des Moines, IASanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Rainfall361538
 Snowfall34028
 Precipitation10963106
 Sunny200261205
 Avg. July High868086
 Avg. Jan. Low134222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.98.87
 UV Index45.14.3
 Elevation827722443

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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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Reviews for Santa Clara    14 Reviews
Larry · 
Santa Clara CA is a wonderful place.
Over 3 years ago

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

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Alan · Santa Clara, CA
A fair and balanced review of Santa Clara
Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

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William · Santa Clara, CA
Best of Santa Clara
Over 9 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

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ZIPS IN WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
50265 50266
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95051 95050 95054 95053
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