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Fairfield, CT vs Des Plaines, IL

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Highlights
- Des Plaines has 23.9% less rainy days than Fairfield.
- Des Plaines has 6.9% more Sunny Days than Fairfield.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Des Plaines scores 4.2% worse than Fairfield
 Fairfield, CTDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low22  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6332443
Reviews for Fairfield    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 13 years ago

Very expensive town to live in but good restaurants, schools, beaches and access to  More

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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

low  More

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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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