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Oshkosh, WI vs Des Plaines, IL

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Highlights
- Des Plaines has 17.3% more rainy days than Oshkosh.
- Des Plaines has 1.1% less Sunny Days than Oshkosh.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Des Plaines scores 3.0% better than Oshkosh
 Oshkosh, WIDes Plaines, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3638
 Snowfall37  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny189  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low10  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6332443
Reviews for Oshkosh    8 Reviews

Oshkosh may be alright if you were born here and never left the city limits. I was born and raised here and moved to Chicago. Stay away if you’re looking for gourmet  More

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Over 11 years ago

Oshkosh Wisconsin is an overlooked gem in the midwest. Cost of living is relitively low compaired to national averages and provides good schools, full access to medical  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you can't handle wearing a winter coat, you are missing the best part of Oshkosh. Oshkosh is not for everyone and probably not for you if you have a weak liver. A  More

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Reviews for Des Plaines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

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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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