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Chicago, IL vs Jefferson, NJ

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- Jefferson has 34.0% more rainy days than Chicago.
- Jefferson has 9.0% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Jefferson scores 1.4% better than Chicago
 Chicago, ILJefferson, NJUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5138
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock115106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock11212443
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 Jefferson    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Low taxes, GREAT schools, Wonderful recreation in and out of schools. Excellent teachers and staff. In and around Lake Hopatcong, fishing, boating and beaches  More

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Over 17 years ago

Great place to live in Morris County, NJ. Year round entertainment both indoors and outdoors. Great youth sports programs thru high school. Hunting, fishing etc. On  More

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