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West Des Moines, IA vs Las Vegas, NV

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- Las Vegas has 86.1% less rainy days than West Des Moines.
- Las Vegas has 47.0% more Sunny Days than West Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Las Vegas scores 7.2% better than West Des Moines
 West Des Moines, IALas Vegas, NVUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock538
 Snowfall34  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock26106
 Sunny200  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10486
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock20012443
Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 16 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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Reviews for Las Vegas    346 Reviews

Shows the worst of American behavior and values. Right up there with New Orleans. But there is a bright side. Liberals flock there. Please  More

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I went to Vegas to visit, and didn’t want to leave. Vegas had something for everyone, from the down and out, to the well to do, and everybody gets alone, because nobody  More

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Everything is available here from filipino cuisines to japanese shops to Winco's to themed cafes. However, the city is a little high in crime. Any side of the east side  More

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