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Independence, MO vs Columbus, IN

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- Columbus has 7.4% more rainy days than Independence.
- Columbus has 14.7% less Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Columbus scores 1.4% worse than Independence
 Independence, MOColumbus, INUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock118106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6302443
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 Columbus    16 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I grew up in Columbus Indiana and returned 38 years later after retiring. Columbus has always been a unique place to live and well above average for Indiana. However,  More

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Columbus is a beautiful town for young families or up and coming professionals. It has great restaurants, parks, architecture, and diverse recreation.   More

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Columbus is a friendly town that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds. It provides lots of amenities for young families with very close proximity to big cities  More

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