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Independence, MO vs Abilene, TX

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- Abilene has 40.2% less rainy days than Independence.
- Abilene has 12.0% more Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Abilene scores 5.6% better than Independence
 Independence, MOAbilene, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock59106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock17192443
Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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