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Decorah, IA vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago has 7.3% more rainy days than Decorah.
- Chicago has 1.6% less Sunny Days than Decorah.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Chicago scores 4.5% better than Decorah
 Decorah, IAChicago, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall40  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low8  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5872443
Reviews for Decorah    3 Reviews

ridiculously expensive housing for such a small town. The wages in the town do not even remotely compensate for the high cost of housing. Average housing prices start  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have been a resident of Decorah, IA for 26 years. Decorah is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. When we entertain out of town guests they always comment how  More

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Over 15 years ago

This college has the most extensive music program of any liberal arts college around, has a strong connection to public radio, and Decorah is reputed to be a lovely  More

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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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