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Newark, NJ vs Des Moines, IA

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- Des Moines has 24.4% less rainy days than Newark.
- Des Moines has 1.0% less Sunny Days than Newark.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Des Moines scores 4.2% worse than Newark
 Newark, NJDes Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall26  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock108106
 Sunny206  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8732443
Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 5 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 6 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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