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Fredericksburg, VA vs Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- Des Moines has 16.9% less rainy days than Fredericksburg.
- Des Moines has 4.6% more Sunny Days than Fredericksburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Des Moines scores 5.5% worse than Fredericksburg
Climate
 Fredericksburg, VADes Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall433638
 Snowfall133328
 Precipitation117108106
 Sunny195204205
 Avg. July High888686
 Avg. Jan. Low241322
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.36.97
 UV Index4.344.3
 Elevation598732443

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Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews
Samira · Wilmington, NC
Why We Chose to Forgo Fredericksburg VA
Over 5 years ago

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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Kristin · Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg, VA is a great place to live!
Over 9 years ago

I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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K. · Fredericksburg, VA
Many BETTER Places To Live Than Fredericksburg VA
Over 10 years ago

Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews
L · Des Moines, IA
Living in Des Moines as a teen
Over 4 years ago

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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Dude · 
Scary
Over 4 years ago

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

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Edmund · Spring Valley, NV
Parka and meat loaf
Over 5 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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ZIPS IN FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
22401
ZIPS IN DES MOINES, IOWA
50317, 50315, 50310, 50320, 50313, 50316, 50312, 50311, 50314, 50321, 12 total
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