2025 Compare Cities Climate:
Salem, VA vs Lake Zurich, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Lake Zurich has 9.9% less rainy days than Salem.
- Lake Zurich has 11.9% less Sunny Days than Salem.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lake Zurich scores 10.7% worse than Salem
 Salem, VALake Zurich, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall16  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny210  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.77
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8732443
Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Salem

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Lake Zurich


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.