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Cedar Rapids, IA vs Ruston, LA

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- Ruston has 54.7% more rainy days than Cedar Rapids.
- Ruston has 11.4% more Sunny Days than Cedar Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ruston scores 2.9% better than Cedar Rapids
 Cedar Rapids, IARuston, LAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5638
 Snowfall28  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock94106
 Sunny193  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3352443
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 Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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