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DeKalb, IL vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Highlights
- Wilkes-Barre has 11.6% more rainy days than DeKalb.
- Wilkes-Barre has 9.2% less Sunny Days than DeKalb.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Wilkes-Barre scores 1.5% better than DeKalb
 DeKalb, ILWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock128106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5482443
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 Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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