2026 Compare Cities :
Chicago, IL vs Des Plaines, IL

Change Cities
 Chicago, ILDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638.1
 Snowfall35.1  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days124.8125.3106.2
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock83.685.8
 Avg. Jan. Low19.2  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.5876332443
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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Chicago

Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

low  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 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

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Des Plaines


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.