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Chicago, IL vs Lafayette, CO

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Highlights
- Lafayette has 54.7% less rainy days than Chicago.
- Lafayette has 30.2% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lafayette scores 2.9% better than Chicago
 Chicago, ILLafayette, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock87106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52102443
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 Lafayette    2 Reviews

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   More

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