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Milwaukee, WI vs Des Plaines, IL

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 Milwaukee, WIDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638.1
 Snowfall44.6  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days123.3125.3106.2
 Sunny191  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock83.685.8
 Avg. Jan. Low13.8  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.6146332443
Reviews for Milwaukee    110 Reviews

I have lived in Milwaukee for about 5 years. I really like the area, but I also plan on moving away soon. It is a unique city that has its charm though. Here is my  More

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Over 3 years ago

I've gone to Milwaukee many times for vacation, and it is a beautiful city with great lakeside views and beaches, stunning river walks, and of course the delicous cheese  More

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Over 4 years ago

Pretty decent city with some things to offer although crime is on the rise and segregation is out of control by race and income  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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