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Apex, NC vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago has 18.0% less rainy days than Apex.
- Chicago has 14.5% less Sunny Days than Apex.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Chicago scores 7.9% worse than Apex
 Apex, NCChicago, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny221  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low29  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index4.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5872443
Reviews for Apex    11 Reviews

We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there  More

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Over 11 years ago

My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9  More

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Over 14 years ago

Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 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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