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Waukegan, IL vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- Riverside has 68.4% less rainy days than Waukegan.
- Riverside has 47.3% more Sunny Days than Waukegan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Riverside scores 27.9% better than Waukegan
 Waukegan, ILRiverside, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall41  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8272443
Reviews for Waukegan    3 Reviews

Great people, beautifully diverse. All live and work together to provide the best for all residents. Lake County College is completing a 40 million dollar building  More

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Over 12 years ago

We're looking for a moderate climate. Waukegan is on Lake Michigan and could have a dynamic vibrant downtown but it doesn't. Great master plan if somehow Waukegan can  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been living in north east waukegan for 12 years and I am excited by the recent surge of growth in the downtown area. Thanks to the Genesee theater, there are  More

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Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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