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Chicago, IL vs Rockland, ME

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- Rockland has 29.6% more rainy days than Chicago.
- Rockland has 5.3% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rockland scores 7.1% worse than Chicago
 Chicago, ILRockland, MEUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5038
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock117106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7586
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.57
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock302443
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 Rockland    8 Reviews

we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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Rockland is a great town from July through mid October. Lots to see and do, culturally and environmentally but "cooler along the coast" is so true. Naturally  More

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