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Elgin, IL vs Cambridge, MA

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- Cambridge has 26.6% more rainy days than Elgin.
- Cambridge has 5.8% more Sunny Days than Elgin.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cambridge scores 1.5% better than Elgin
 Elgin, ILCambridge, MAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4838
 Snowfall33  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock133106
 Sunny190  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low13  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock162443
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 Cambridge    14 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Cambridge is a great place to live. It is rather expensive, but has great access to Boston, schools and hospitals. There is a lot of construction underway that can be  More

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Need info on test results on tap or drinking water quality, 02139 Green St area.  More

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Home to both Harvard and MIT, Cambridge is the cornerstone of higher education. Residents are very intelligent and open to new ideas.   More

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