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Springfield, IL vs Buena Vista, CO

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- Buena Vista has 64.6% less rainy days than Springfield.
- Buena Vista has 34.7% more Sunny Days than Springfield.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Buena Vista scores 8.3% worse than Springfield
 Springfield, ILBuena Vista, COUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock92106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock79592443
Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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hugh · 
Over 5 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Buena Vista    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Buena Vista is not a place to live if dependent upon needing a liveable or professional income. Jobs are largely retail and service industry - low wages, temporary,  More

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Over 18 years ago

There is no better place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Buena Vista is the place to be if your into the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, winter sports snow shoeing, back country skiing also close  More

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