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Grayslake, IL vs Bowie, MD

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- Bowie has 21.0% more rainy days than Grayslake.
- Bowie has 4.7% more Sunny Days than Grayslake.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Bowie scores 8.8% better than Grayslake
 Grayslake, ILBowie, MDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall43  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1382443
Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Property tax is one of the highest in the nation a $220000 home will cost you $10980 in taxes annually as of 9/2014 This information can be verified on the  More

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Grayslake weather is very difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. In summer, it is SO humid and hot and full of mosquitos that you cannot enjoy a beautiful summer night.  More

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Over 15 years ago

3% of home value annually/ A $300,000 home will cost you 10K in annual property taxes. Where does it all  More

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Reviews for Bowie    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Bowie should have better department stores. One has to travel to another city to find a Nordstroms and other upscale stores. Bowie Towne Center seems to bring in lesser  More

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Over 10 years ago

I grew up in Bowie in the 1980s. At the time, despite being in PG County which was nicknamed DC's ugly city because its demographics and crime were similar to the  More

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Over 13 years ago

COST TO MUCH TO LIVE  More

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