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Chicago, IL vs Oakland, CA

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Highlights
- Oakland has 38.2% less rainy days than Chicago.
- Oakland has 38.1% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oakland scores 24.3% better than Chicago

Climate
 Chicago, ILOakland, CAUnited States
 Rainfall382438
 Snowfall35028
 Precipitation12567106
 Sunny189261205
 Avg. July High847286
 Avg. Jan. Low194422
 Comfort Index (higher=better)78.77
 UV Index3.65.44.3
 Elevation587432443

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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 Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 3 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total
ZIPS IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
94601, 94605, 94611, 94606, 94603, 94621, 94610, 94602, 94608, 94607, 15 total

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