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DeKalb, IL vs Austin, TX

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- Austin has 6.2% less rainy days than DeKalb.
- Austin has 16.9% more Sunny Days than DeKalb.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Austin scores 4.4% better than DeKalb
 DeKalb, ILAustin, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3538
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock79106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4892443
Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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Reviews for Austin    449 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Good place to visit.  More

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Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  More

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