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Cedar Rapids, IA vs Arvada, CO

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Highlights
- Arvada has 53.3% less rainy days than Cedar Rapids.
- Arvada has 27.5% more Sunny Days than Cedar Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arvada scores 5.8% better than Cedar Rapids
 Cedar Rapids, IAArvada, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall28  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock81106
 Sunny193  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock53482443
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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Reviews for Arvada    6 Reviews

We absolutely love it here. Schools are top notch and being close to the mountains is amazing.  More

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Over 7 years ago

I sorely miss the agricultural element that was a big part of Arvada, even up through the 1970s. The climate is beautiful, and Arvada used to have a large population of  More

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Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Arvada, Colorado for seven years, I will say that it is a nice and safe city to live in. The educational system is very good, as is the crime rate. The  More

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