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Des Plaines, IL vs Yuma, AZ

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- Yuma has 90.3% less rainy days than Des Plaines.
- Yuma has 64.7% more Sunny Days than Des Plaines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Yuma scores 5.8% better than Des Plaines
 Des Plaines, ILYuma, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock438
 Snowfall36  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock15106
 Sunny187  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10886
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1412443
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 Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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