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DeKalb, IL vs Buffalo Grove, IL

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- Buffalo Grove has 2.7% less rainy days than DeKalb.
- Buffalo Grove has 4.1% less Sunny Days than DeKalb.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Buffalo Grove scores 1.5% better than DeKalb
 DeKalb, ILBuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6792443
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 Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 17 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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