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Grayslake, IL vs Oak Forest, IL

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- Oak Forest has 8.0% more rainy days than Grayslake.
- Oak Forest has 2.1% less Sunny Days than Grayslake.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oak Forest scores 2.9% better than Grayslake
 Grayslake, ILOak Forest, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall43  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock123106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6732443
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 Oak Forest    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

We moved here originally from Chicago to find good schools. We have not been disappointed. The housing is less expensive than the surrounding areas but the schools are  More

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