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Abilene, TX vs Cedar Rapids, IA

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- Cedar Rapids has 39.0% more rainy days than Abilene.
- Cedar Rapids has 20.6% less Sunny Days than Abilene.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cedar Rapids scores 9.2% worse than Abilene
 Abilene, TXCedar Rapids, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall3  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny243  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low32  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8072443
Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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