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Chicago, IL vs Sparks, NV

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Highlights
- Sparks has 79.1% less rainy days than Chicago.
- Sparks has 33.9% more Sunny Days than Chicago.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sparks scores 8.6% better than Chicago
 Chicago, ILSparks, NVUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock838
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock51106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low19  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock44132443
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 Sparks    14 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

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