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Des Moines, IA vs Cape Elizabeth, ME

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- Cape Elizabeth has 36.5% more rainy days than Des Moines.
- Cape Elizabeth has 2.0% less Sunny Days than Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cape Elizabeth scores 4.3% worse than Des Moines
 Des Moines, IACape Elizabeth, MEUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4938
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock129106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7886
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
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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Reviews for Cape Elizabeth    2 Reviews

Cape Elizabeth is a lovely town, right on the Maine shoreline, and just outside the city of Portland. If you love nature and the outdoors, you will love Cape Elizabeth.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Moved to CE in 2007 and find it to be very beautiful seacoast town that includes farms, Maine coast views, great seafood and local produce, and a homey feel. The local  More

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