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Des Moines, IA vs Oshkosh, WI

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- Oshkosh has 14.5% less rainy days than Des Moines.
- Oshkosh has 7.4% less Sunny Days than Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oshkosh scores 2.9% worse than Des Moines
 Des Moines, IAOshkosh, WIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3138
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock111106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7682443
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 Oshkosh    8 Reviews

Oshkosh may be alright if you were born here and never left the city limits. I was born and raised here and moved to Chicago. Stay away if you’re looking for gourmet  More

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Over 11 years ago

Oshkosh Wisconsin is an overlooked gem in the midwest. Cost of living is relitively low compaired to national averages and provides good schools, full access to medical  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you can't handle wearing a winter coat, you are missing the best part of Oshkosh. Oshkosh is not for everyone and probably not for you if you have a weak liver. A  More

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