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Springfield, IL vs Joshua Tree, CA

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- Joshua Tree has 79.7% less rainy days than Springfield.
- Joshua Tree has 43.9% more Sunny Days than Springfield.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Joshua Tree scores 9.7% better than Springfield
 Springfield, ILJoshua Tree, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock838
 Snowfall18  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock29106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low18  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock27362443
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 Joshua Tree    3 Reviews

1973 - 1987 Like any small town certain families have more pull. This was the case for what seem to even narrow more down to schools like Salazar & Dubose. It seemed  More

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went to crossroads, a local restaurant in town, and ran across some folks who are relocating to joshua tree from south carolina. they were in town to go to the art  More

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Just 45 minutes from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree is 10 to 15 degrees cooler than the low desert, and is the gateway to Joshua Tree National Park. The city itself it tiny,  More

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