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Destin, FL vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago has 41.8% less rainy days than Destin.
- Chicago has 16.4% less Sunny Days than Destin.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Chicago scores 1.4% worse than Destin
 Destin, FLChicago, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny226  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low40  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5872443
Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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