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Downers Grove, IL vs West Lafayette, IN

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- West Lafayette has 2.1% less rainy days than Downers Grove.
- West Lafayette has 3.6% less Sunny Days than Downers Grove.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, West Lafayette scores 1.4% better than Downers Grove
 Downers Grove, ILWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall30  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock120106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6102443
Reviews for Downers Grove    5 Reviews

Hi I have been living in Downers Grove since 1988. I used to work in Bank and couple other had been served couple other firms in managerial level. I found the best Tax  More

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Over 14 years ago

Quiet fmily neighborhoods with good  More

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Over 19 years ago

One of the safest places to live in the  More

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Reviews for West Lafayette    11 Reviews

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Over 15 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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