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Des Moines, WA vs Ithaca, NY

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- Ithaca has 3.9% less rainy days than Des Moines.
- Ithaca has 2.0% more Sunny Days than Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ithaca scores 13.5% worse than Des Moines
 Des Moines, WAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall5  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock159106
 Sunny152  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low37  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index2.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4102443
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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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