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Independence, MO vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- Riverside has 73.9% less rainy days than Independence.
- Riverside has 27.6% more Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Riverside scores 20.8% better than Independence
 Independence, MORiverside, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8272443
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 Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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