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Des Plaines, IL vs Gainesville, GA

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- Gainesville has 51.1% more rainy days than Des Plaines.
- Gainesville has 15.5% more Sunny Days than Des Plaines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Gainesville scores 11.6% better than Des Plaines
 Des Plaines, ILGainesville, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5438
 Snowfall36  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny187  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12402443
Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

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Over 17 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Over 19 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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