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Grayslake, IL vs Highland Park, IL

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- Highland Park has 0.3% more rainy days than Grayslake.
- Highland Park has 1.0% less Sunny Days than Grayslake.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Highland Park scores 1.5% better than Grayslake
 Grayslake, ILHighland Park, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall43  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6992443
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 Highland Park    3 Reviews

You can sail on Lake Michigan, and your culture differences are welcomed. look up "North Shore Yacht Club" for sailing and kayaking  More

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Highland Park (and the village of Highwood, which it surrounds) is a great place to live, offering a unique combination of benefits. First, it is on the shore of Lake  More

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Over 19 years ago

A wonderful place to rasie a family, but quite expensive. Great schools, but the "wealth culture" of this tony Chicago suburb causes a lot of anxiety among the kids.   More

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