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Chicago, IL vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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- Rancho Santa Margarita has 63.9% less rainy days than Chicago.
- Rancho Santa Margarita has 47.6% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rancho Santa Margarita scores 27.1% better than Chicago
 Chicago, ILRancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock36106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.97
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9322443
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 Rancho Santa Margarita    13 Reviews

This page provides little information on RSM. I see they keep describing the area as "outside of Los Angeles." Culturally, it is so far from Los Angeles (I lived in LA,  More

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Over 11 years ago

The weather here is amazing. We get a few hot days in the summer but it cools down in the evening. I love being able to sleep with the windows  More

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This is the best place to live in South Orange County with mild temperatures, low crime, great schools and family orientated. RSM is a city that sits in a pocket backing  More

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