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DeKalb, IL vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg has 7.8% more rainy days than DeKalb.
- Blacksburg has 10.3% more Sunny Days than DeKalb.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Blacksburg scores 5.9% better than DeKalb
 DeKalb, ILBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4038
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock20772443
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 Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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