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Columbus, IN vs Salem, IL

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- Salem has 6.2% less rainy days than Columbus.
- Salem has 10.3% more Sunny Days than Columbus.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Salem scores 1.4% better than Columbus
 Columbus, INSalem, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock102106
 Sunny185  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5412443
Reviews for Columbus    16 Reviews

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I grew up in Columbus Indiana and returned 38 years later after retiring. Columbus has always been a unique place to live and well above average for Indiana. However,  More

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Columbus is a beautiful town for young families or up and coming professionals. It has great restaurants, parks, architecture, and diverse recreation.   More

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Columbus is a friendly town that is welcoming to people from all backgrounds. It provides lots of amenities for young families with very close proximity to big cities  More

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