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Des Moines, IA vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago has 6.4% more rainy days than Des Moines.
- Chicago has 7.4% less Sunny Days than Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Chicago scores 1.4% better than Des Moines

Climate
 Des Moines, IAChicago, ILUnited States
 Rainfall363838
 Snowfall333528
 Precipitation108125106
 Sunny204189205
 Avg. July High868486
 Avg. Jan. Low131922
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.977
 UV Index43.64.3
 Elevation8735872443

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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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Dude · 
Over 4 years ago

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

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Over 5 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 Chicago    271 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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ZIPS IN DES MOINES, IOWA
50317, 50315, 50310, 50320, 50313, 50316, 50312, 50311, 50314, 50321, 12 total
ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total

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