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Bismarck, ND vs Independence, MO

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Highlights
- Independence has 134.1% more rainy days than Bismarck.
- Independence has 7.4% more Sunny Days than Bismarck.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Independence scores 10.8% better than Bismarck
 Bismarck, NDIndependence, MOUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4338
 Snowfall46  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock97106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low2  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10372443
Reviews for Bismarck    14 Reviews

I have lived in many places throughout the U.S. I came here with my job and can't wait to leave. This city may be right for some people, but it's definitely not for  More

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I have lived in a small town about 45 minutes away from Bismarck and then moved to University of Mary 5 years ago and have lived in Bismarck ever since. I am still at  More

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Over 9 years ago

What is fun about Bismarck much anything around to go too ? such as lakes parks good fishing and other things resorts and casinos  More

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Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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