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Boston, NY vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago has 13.8% less rainy days than Boston.
- Chicago has 20.4% more Sunny Days than Boston.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Chicago scores 12.9% better than Boston

Climate
 Boston, NYChicago, ILUnited States
 Rainfall443838
 Snowfall1133528
 Precipitation166125106
 Sunny157189205
 Avg. July High798486
 Avg. Jan. Low151922
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.277
 UV Index3.33.64.3
 Elevation9425872443

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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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