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Urbandale, IA vs Cottage Grove, MN

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- Cottage Grove has 7.2% less rainy days than Urbandale.
- Cottage Grove has 5.4% less Sunny Days than Urbandale.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cottage Grove scores 4.3% worse than Urbandale
 Urbandale, IACottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3338
 Snowfall34  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny205  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8142443
Reviews for Urbandale    1 Reviews

I have lived in Urbandale for 10 years and I love it here. Urbandale is a great suburb to the capital city Des Moines. We are on the city border to Des Moines, Waukee,  More

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Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews

After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Over 19 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  More

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