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Downers Grove, IL vs Des Moines, IA

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- Des Moines has 7.2% less rainy days than Downers Grove.
- Des Moines has 6.3% more Sunny Days than Downers Grove.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Des Moines scores 0.0% worse than Downers Grove
 Downers Grove, ILDes Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8732443
Reviews for Downers Grove    5 Reviews

Hi I have been living in Downers Grove since 1988. I used to work in Bank and couple other had been served couple other firms in managerial level. I found the best Tax  More

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Over 14 years ago

Quiet fmily neighborhoods with good  More

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Over 19 years ago

One of the safest places to live in the  More

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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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Over 6 years ago

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

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Over 7 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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