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Burien, WA vs West Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- West Des Moines has 7.7% less rainy days than Burien.
- West Des Moines has 31.6% more Sunny Days than Burien.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, West Des Moines scores 6.8% worse than Burien
Climate
 Burien, WAWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall393638
 Snowfall53428
 Precipitation151109106
 Sunny152200205
 Avg. July High768686
 Avg. Jan. Low371322
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.46.97
 UV Index2.644.3
 Elevation3778272443

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Reviews for Burien    4 Reviews
Donald · Sequim, WA
Burien...Seattle's dead partner.
Over 3 years ago

In a better time, decades ago, Burien was peaceful, fun place. It was a destination my childhood friends and I frequented on our bicycles and spent the day...all without  More

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Rowena · Burien, WA
Scary place after dark.
Over 5 years ago

This town used to be nice. In the past 3 years it has become terrible. Street gangs, murders and drug dealing. Leaving as soon as I  More

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Emelie · Seattle, WA
Small town with leading edge planners
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Burien since 1972. It is currently going through a Renaissance. Having become incorporated in the early '90s, its city council has fresh and forward  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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