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Edina, MN vs Des Moines, IA

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- Des Moines has 13.2% more rainy days than Edina.
- Des Moines has 4.1% more Sunny Days than Edina.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Des Moines scores 6.2% better than Edina
 Edina, MNDes Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall54  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low7  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8732443
Reviews for Edina    6 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Born and raised in Minnesota, moved to GA 2.5 years ago. Georgia is a wonderful place, but I miss Minnesota, family and friends so very much. Moving back,as soon as our  More

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Over 16 years ago

I love this place, but it is unbelievably expensive...it is clost to downtown Mpls and st.paul. great neighbourhood and nice  More

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Over 18 years ago

This city works. It snows and before you know it, the road is cleared and salted. The school district is top rated. Lots and lots of parks. Kids are active in  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 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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