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Sandusky, OH vs Alton, IL

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Highlights
- Alton has 20.5% more rainy days than Sandusky.
- Alton has 18.3% more Sunny Days than Sandusky.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alton scores 2.9% better than Sandusky
 Sandusky, OHAlton, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4238
 Snowfall24  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock104106
 Sunny169  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4952443
Reviews for Sandusky    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The Sandusky area has a horrible rate of cancer in children. The area is nice, and the lakeside life style can lure you in...but if you don't want someone you care about  More

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I grew up in Sandusky (from age 2 - 22 years old) and found that the conditions are fundamentally wonderful to live and raise a family. This town is large enough to  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have found Sandusky to be quite friendly. Tellers at the banks know you by name and the officals at school know which kids are ours without asking. Winters can be  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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