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Pocatello, ID vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago has 193.8% more rainy days than Pocatello.
- Chicago has 8.7% less Sunny Days than Pocatello.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Chicago scores 2.9% better than Pocatello
 Pocatello, IDChicago, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall49  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny207  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8486
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index4.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5872443
Reviews for Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

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I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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