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Cedar Rapids, IA vs West Des Moines, IA

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- West Des Moines has 0.3% less rainy days than Cedar Rapids.
- West Des Moines has 3.6% more Sunny Days than Cedar Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, West Des Moines scores 0.0% worse than Cedar Rapids
Climate
 Cedar Rapids, IAWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall363638
 Snowfall283428
 Precipitation105109106
 Sunny193200205
 Avg. July High848686
 Avg. Jan. Low111322
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.96.97
 UV Index3.644.3
 Elevation8078272443

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Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews
Steve · Cedar Rapids, IA
If you like windy, nasty winters....
Over 2 years ago

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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Jon · Bismarck, MO
Racist and cursed
Over 3 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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Kate · Cedar Rapids, IA
Great place to live, average place to visit. :)
Over 3 years ago

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 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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