2025 Compare Cities Climate:
DeKalb, IL vs Cambridge, MA

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- Cambridge has 29.0% more rainy days than DeKalb.
- Cambridge has 3.1% more Sunny Days than DeKalb.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cambridge scores 1.5% better than DeKalb
 DeKalb, ILCambridge, MAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4838
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock133106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock162443
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 Cambridge    14 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Cambridge is a great place to live. It is rather expensive, but has great access to Boston, schools and hospitals. There is a lot of construction underway that can be  More

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Need info on test results on tap or drinking water quality, 02139 Green St area.  More

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Home to both Harvard and MIT, Cambridge is the cornerstone of higher education. Residents are very intelligent and open to new ideas.   More

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