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Elgin, IL vs Atlanta, GA

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- Atlanta has 35.9% more rainy days than Elgin.
- Atlanta has 14.2% more Sunny Days than Elgin.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Atlanta scores 11.8% better than Elgin
 Elgin, ILAtlanta, GAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5238
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny190  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock10502443
Reviews for Elgin    9 Reviews

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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