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Chicago, IL vs Abilene, TX

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Highlights
- Abilene has 32.2% less rainy days than Chicago.
- Abilene has 28.6% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Abilene scores 8.6% better than Chicago
 Chicago, ILAbilene, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock59106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock17192443
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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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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