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Chicago, IL vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- Ithaca has 2.1% less rainy days than Chicago.
- Ithaca has 18.0% less Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ithaca scores 8.6% worse than Chicago

Climate
 Chicago, ILIthaca, NYUnited States
 Rainfall383738
 Snowfall356328
 Precipitation125159106
 Sunny189155205
 Avg. July High848186
 Avg. Jan. Low191522
 Comfort Index (higher=better)76.47
 UV Index3.63.24.3
 Elevation5874102443

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Reviews for Chicago    271 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 Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total
ZIPS IN ITHACA, NEW YORK
14850 14853

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