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Independence, MO vs Joliet, IL

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- Joliet has 9.9% less rainy days than Independence.
- Joliet has 14.3% less Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Joliet scores 4.2% worse than Independence
 Independence, MOJoliet, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall14  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny217  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5412443
Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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Reviews for Joliet    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots  More

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Over 11 years ago

its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to  More

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Over 13 years ago

The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are  More

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