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Salem, VA vs Ankeny, IA

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Highlights
- Ankeny has 13.7% less rainy days than Salem.
- Ankeny has 2.9% less Sunny Days than Salem.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ankeny scores 8.0% worse than Salem

Climate
 Salem, VAAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Rainfall423638
 Snowfall163428
 Precipitation121109106
 Sunny210204205
 Avg. July High878686
 Avg. Jan. Low261222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.56.97
 UV Index4.744.3
 Elevation10669942443

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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

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Over 9 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Over 13 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 17 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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ZIPS IN SALEM, VIRGINIA
24153
ZIPS IN ANKENY, IOWA
50023 50021

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