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Grayslake, IL vs Fairbanks, AK

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- Fairbanks has 67.7% less rainy days than Grayslake.
- Fairbanks has 19.3% less Sunny Days than Grayslake.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fairbanks scores 25.0% worse than Grayslake
 Grayslake, ILFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall43  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock103106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.17
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4462443
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 Fairbanks    20 Reviews

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

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Over 14 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

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