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Arlington, VA vs Des Plaines, IL

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 Arlington, VADes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Rainfall43.33638.1
 Snowfall14.93627.8
 Precipitation Days117125.3106.2
 Sunny201187205
 Avg. July High87.783.685.8
 Avg. Jan. Low26.516.921.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.36.97
 UV Index43.64.3
 Elevation ft.2366332443
Reviews for Arlington    36 Reviews

Lived here 17 years, amazing  More

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Resident for 20 years. There is nothing hidden about Arlington. It is an affluent inner suburb of DC with a highly educated, mostly professional, population. The  More

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We've lived in Arlington for the past 7 years, and have enjoyed it but would prefer a less expensive, more open area. We live in a townhouse in Rosslyn, close to the  More

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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

low  More

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Over 15 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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