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Grayslake, IL vs Winter Haven, FL

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- Winter Haven has 41.4% more rainy days than Grayslake.
- Winter Haven has 26.0% more Sunny Days than Grayslake.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Winter Haven scores 1.5% worse than Grayslake
 Grayslake, ILWinter Haven, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5138
 Snowfall43  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock111106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9386
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1642443
Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews

Over 12 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 16 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 Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 9 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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