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Des Moines, IA vs Yuma, AZ

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- Yuma has 90.3% less rainy days than Des Moines.
- Yuma has 51.0% more Sunny Days than Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Yuma scores 5.8% better than Des Moines
 Des Moines, IAYuma, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock438
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock15106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10886
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1412443
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 Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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