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Chicago, IL vs Lake Geneva, WI

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Highlights
- Lake Geneva has 5.5% less rainy days than Chicago.
- Lake Geneva has 1.1% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lake Geneva scores 4.3% worse than Chicago
 Chicago, ILLake Geneva, WIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock123106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8792443
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 Lake Geneva    2 Reviews

There's little doubt why Lake Geneva has been the preferred vacation destination for affluent Chicagoans for over a century. Crystal clear waters afford world class  More

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Not as beautiful as it used to be, Lake Geneva has suffered from city fathers who have cared more about increasing the tax base than keeping the lovely small town  More

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