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Chicago, IL vs Kodiak, AK

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- Kodiak has 112.0% more rainy days than Chicago.
- Kodiak has 30.2% less Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Kodiak scores 27.1% worse than Chicago
 Chicago, ILKodiak, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock8138
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock205106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6086
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.17
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock492443
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 Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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