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Columbia, MO vs Benson, AZ

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- Benson has 69.8% less rainy days than Columbia.
- Benson has 44.8% more Sunny Days than Columbia.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Benson scores 8.3% better than Columbia
 Columbia, MOBenson, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall16  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock56106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9786
 Avg. Jan. Low21  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.87
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock35862443
Reviews for Columbia    41 Reviews

If you are an active person and love to be outdoors and go to college sporting events, Columbia is a great place to live! I run and bike and go to Mizzou events a lot. I  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've live in CoMo for 20 yrs. NOT sure about this state of the art water park??!! There are great parks but nothing else for families. NO zoo, museum, and definitely no  More

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I lived there for a year and hated every minute. Columbia reminded me of the San Francisco of the Midwest. It is overrun with homeless people. Law enforcement is  More

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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Over 9 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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