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Normal, IL vs Tucson, AZ

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Highlights
- Tucson has 68.8% less rainy days than Normal.
- Tucson has 46.7% more Sunny Days than Normal.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Tucson scores 7.1% better than Normal
 Normal, ILTucson, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall22  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock52106
 Sunny195  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock24902443
Reviews for Normal    5 Reviews

While not a perfect town by any stretch of the imagination, I have lived in Normal my entire life and I have to say that there are FAR worse places one could live. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

I would like to know more about the quality of education at Illinois State  More

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With relatively low crime, good schools and excellent access to higher education, Normal is a great place to raise a family. The city is trying to update its city center  More

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Reviews for Tucson    287 Reviews

My wife and I characterize ourselves as a young couple, well educated, with decent positions and we’re Tucson natives. We’ve observed our quality of life from both a  More

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Over 2 years ago

I was reading the reviews for Tucson, and after living there for 6 years, I feel the need to weigh in. There are many pros in Tucson: access to recreational areas,  More

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I spend considerable time in and around Tucson, and I've see it rapidly going "downhill" since 2020. It's definitely not the nice town I remember from when I was a  More

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