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Springfield, IL vs Erie, PA

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- Erie has 14.8% more rainy days than Springfield.
- Erie has 19.9% less Sunny Days than Springfield.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Erie scores 11.1% worse than Springfield
 Springfield, ILErie, PAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock171106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.47
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock6532443
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 4 years ago

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

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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