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Highlands Ranch, CO vs West Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- West Des Moines has 92.0% more rainy days than Highlands Ranch.
- West Des Moines has 18.7% less Sunny Days than Highlands Ranch.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, West Des Moines scores 4.2% worse than Highlands Ranch
Climate
 Highlands Ranch, COWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall193638
 Snowfall783428
 Precipitation76109106
 Sunny246200205
 Avg. July High878686
 Avg. Jan. Low181322
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.26.97
 UV Index4.844.3
 Elevation56958272443

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Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews
Brynn · Highlands Ranch, CO
Truth from a native
Over 3 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Heidi · Beverly Hills, CA
If you're single AVOID AVOID AVOID
Over 6 years ago

Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Diana · Littleton, CO
Affluent Community
Over 10 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews
Hazel  · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines IA
Over 15 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Abhd · New York, NY
overall life style
Over 15 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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Abhd · West Des Moines, IA
Plenty to do in Des Moines area
Over 17 years ago

We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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80126 80129 80130
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50265 50266
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