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Ithaca, NY vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago has 2.1% more rainy days than Ithaca.
- Chicago has 21.9% more Sunny Days than Ithaca.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Chicago scores 9.4% better than Ithaca

Climate
 Ithaca, NYChicago, ILUnited States
 Rainfall373838
 Snowfall633528
 Precipitation159125106
 Sunny155189205
 Avg. July High818486
 Avg. Jan. Low151922
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.477
 UV Index3.23.64.3
 Elevation4105872443

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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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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ZIPS IN ITHACA, NEW YORK
14850 14853
ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total

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