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Marion, IA vs Lake Zurich, IL

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- Lake Zurich has 2.7% more rainy days than Marion.
- Lake Zurich has 1.6% less Sunny Days than Marion.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lake Zurich scores 2.9% worse than Marion
 Marion, IALake Zurich, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall27  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8732443
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 Lake Zurich    6 Reviews

The suburb provides convenient access to the Chicago Metro features, as well as the comfort of a small bedroom  More

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LZ downtown revitalization is at a standstill...with townhomes built and not selling..plus our gateway building may never be built due to disagreements on funding by the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lake Zurich is in the midst of a retro revitalization. They have moved the major highway out from downtown and are building condos, shops and apartments. This by  More

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