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Sterling, IL vs Cary, NC

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Highlights
- Cary has 22.2% more rainy days than Sterling.
- Cary has 6.0% more Sunny Days than Sterling.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cary scores 7.1% better than Sterling
 Sterling, ILCary, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall29  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny201  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4952443
Reviews for Sterling    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

my child was not veery safe in his manger. many storms, too dangerous, lost kid in storm. a twelve year old tried to sell me nicotine!!!!! <3  More

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Reviews for Cary    63 Reviews

Cary is up-and-coming “cool.” The downtown is revitalized and growing. The town takes urban planning very seriously. The home prices have definitely spiked in the last  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in NY, CT, MA, and in Miami FL. Now here in Cary NC for the past 10 years. For what I want and need at this phase of my life, I really like it here! All the  More

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Over 8 years ago

As a Real Estate Agent, I consider Cary the most central location in the Triangle, it basically takes you twenty minutes to get to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough,   More

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