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Galesburg, IL vs Golden, CO

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- Golden has 52.4% less rainy days than Galesburg.
- Golden has 25.4% more Sunny Days than Galesburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Golden scores 1.4% better than Galesburg
 Galesburg, ILGolden, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall24  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock84106
 Sunny193  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock56732443
Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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