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West Des Moines, IA vs San Mateo, CA

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Highlights
- There are 302 physicians per 100,000 people in San Mateo.
- There are 262 physicians per 100,000 people in West Des Moines.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 West Des Moines, IASan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock45.558.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock97.686.9
 Physicians per Cap.262  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock107100
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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 San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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