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Cheyenne, WY vs Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- Des Moines has 117.6% more rainy days than Cheyenne.
- Des Moines has 13.6% less Sunny Days than Cheyenne.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Des Moines scores 1.5% better than Cheyenne
 Cheyenne, WYDes Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall58  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny236  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low16  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8732443
Reviews for Cheyenne    59 Reviews

The center of Cheyenne retains the character of America with traditional western values. Easy and we'll maintained walking to parks and downtown restaurants/bars/shops  More

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My husband, dogs, and I have lived in Cheyenne for almost two years. The pros: Cheyenne is a really nice place, especially if you have kids or dogs. The weather  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Cheyenne for almost 52 years. Most things here are just right. Housing, on the other hand, is ridiculously high. Thereb isn't any decent public housing to  More

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Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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