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Chicago, IL vs Cottonwood, AZ

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- Cottonwood has 63.4% less rainy days than Chicago.
- Cottonwood has 45.5% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cottonwood scores 8.6% better than Chicago
 Chicago, ILCottonwood, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock52106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock33272443
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 Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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