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Arlington Heights, IL vs Crystal Lake, IL

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- Crystal Lake has 1.9% more rainy days than Arlington Heights.
- Crystal Lake has 0.5% more Sunny Days than Arlington Heights.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Crystal Lake scores 1.4% worse than Arlington Heights
 Arlington Heights, ILCrystal Lake, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall36  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock114106
 Sunny185  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9152443
Reviews for Arlington Heights    9 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I’ve lived in this city my whole life and it is the absolute best. The people are so kind and always greet you with a smile. The education systems are very good and it  More

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Over 13 years ago

Downtown Arlington Heights has a lot going on, especially in the summer. There are good restaurants and other businesses, and the festivals/music are very good, too. A  More

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Over 15 years ago

After growing up in Deerfield, IL, there is no doubt in my mind that places like Deerfield and Arlington Heights have exceptional education for children. Education  More

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Reviews for Crystal Lake    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Great area for recreational boating, fishing and biking. Great place to involve your kids as there are lots of opportunities' for football, baseball and dance. For  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have been living here for 12 years. It's a nice community with friendly people, but I hate the weather. It feels like winter is 6 months long with many overcast days,  More

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Over 13 years ago

A nice place to raise a family, but not a lot of diversity. We are looking to move from here and searching in the Colorado  More

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