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Madison, WI vs Carol Stream, IL

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- Carol Stream has 5.0% more rainy days than Madison.
- Carol Stream has 0.0% more Sunny Days than Madison.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Carol Stream scores 1.5% better than Madison
 Madison, WICarol Stream, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock119106
 Sunny187  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low10  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock7582443
Reviews for Madison    78 Reviews

Unfortunately, a number of these reviews are politically based. Madison remains the only shining star in Wisconsin’s economy. The economy is broadly based, with  More

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Have been living in Madison for almost 3 years. It’s very safe, ppl generally friendly and for a town of its size it has fair number of good restaurants and interesting  More

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Lacks balance and zero accountability.   More

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Reviews for Carol Stream    1 Reviews

Great place to live and raise a family but, taxes are high. The winters are very  More

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