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Chicago, IL vs DeKalb, IL

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Highlights
- DeKalb has 2.6% less rainy days than Chicago.
- DeKalb has 3.2% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, DeKalb scores 2.9% worse than Chicago

Climate
 Chicago, ILDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Rainfall383738
 Snowfall352928
 Precipitation125116106
 Sunny189195205
 Avg. July High848386
 Avg. Jan. Low191222
 Comfort Index (higher=better)76.87
 UV Index3.63.54.3
 Elevation5878792443

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Reviews for Chicago    271 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total
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