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Independence, OR vs Riverside, CA

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- Riverside has 73.8% less rainy days than Independence.
- Riverside has 74.2% more Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Riverside scores 17.6% better than Independence
 Independence, ORRiverside, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny159  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low35  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8272443
Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  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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