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Chicago, IL vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Roanoke has 9.7% more rainy days than Chicago.
- Roanoke has 11.6% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roanoke scores 7.1% better than Chicago
 Chicago, ILRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock121106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9352443
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 Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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