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Des Plaines, IL vs San Diego, CA

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- San Diego has 67.5% less rainy days than Des Plaines.
- San Diego has 42.2% more Sunny Days than Des Plaines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Diego scores 33.3% better than Des Plaines
 Des Plaines, ILSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall36  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock38106
 Sunny187  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7986
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.27
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock622443
Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

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Over 16 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 18 years ago

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

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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