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West Des Moines, IA vs Los Angeles, CA

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Highlights
- Los Angeles has 56.8% less rainy days than West Des Moines.
- Los Angeles has 42.0% more Sunny Days than West Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Los Angeles scores 31.9% better than West Des Moines
Climate
 West Des Moines, IALos Angeles, CAUnited States
 Rainfall361638
 Snowfall34028
 Precipitation10934106
 Sunny200284205
 Avg. July High868486
 Avg. Jan. Low134622
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.99.17
 UV Index46.24.3
 Elevation8272922443

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews
Hazel  · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines IA
Over 15 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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Abhd · New York, NY
overall life style
Over 15 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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Abhd · West Des Moines, IA
Plenty to do in Des Moines area
Over 17 years ago

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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Laura · Enterprise, NV
Toxic Wasteland
Over 3 years ago

If I could give this place negative five stars, I would. Most of the people here are a giant waste of time. They are liars, manipulators, psychopaths, and sociopaths.  More

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Timothy · 
Worth the hustle to live there
Over 3 years ago

Even with the high costs of living and the sooty air, I feel there is no other place in USA that has access to oceans and beaches, cultural and recreational  More

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Jun · Los Angeles, CA
Pros & Cons listed
Over 3 years ago

Ahhh where to begin? Long summary so bare with me. Born and raised in this ****hole, after 25 years finally getting close to be able to move state as I dreamed, as I've  More

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50265 50266
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