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DeKalb, IL vs Knoxville, TN

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- Knoxville has 35.2% more rainy days than DeKalb.
- Knoxville has 4.6% more Sunny Days than DeKalb.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Knoxville scores 8.8% better than DeKalb
 DeKalb, ILKnoxville, TNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5038
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock127106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9062443
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 Knoxville    122 Reviews

What’s not to like? Friendly folks, mountains, rivers, lakes, streams, trees, amazing southern cuisine. Minimal traffic, solid museums, kid friendly everything, great  More

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I lived in Knoxville for 3 years and still go there to see a doctor of mine until my treatment is over. You could not pay me to return to Knoxville now that I foster  More

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Over 4 years ago

This is my second residence in Knoxville and I'm loving my return after a 30 year absence. I love the city and county and the atmosphere surrounding them. What's not to  More

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