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Buffalo Grove, IL vs Walnut Creek, CA

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- Walnut Creek has 45.9% less rainy days than Buffalo Grove.
- Walnut Creek has 40.1% more Sunny Days than Buffalo Grove.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Walnut Creek scores 23.2% better than Buffalo Grove
 Buffalo Grove, ILWalnut Creek, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall36  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock62106
 Sunny187  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1712443
Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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Reviews for Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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