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Marion, IA vs Des Plaines, IL

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- Des Plaines has 1.4% less rainy days than Marion.
- Des Plaines has 0.5% less Sunny Days than Marion.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Des Plaines scores 0.0% worse than Marion
 Marion, IADes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall27  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6332443
Reviews for Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

low  More

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Over 16 years ago

The historic center of des plaines is also downtown. Fairly easy commute to Chicago. The metra is right there. Also there is the Des Plaines public library with a great  More

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Over 18 years ago

Changing of the seasons is good. But it's too cold for too  More

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