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Anchorage, AK vs Alamogordo, NM

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Highlights
- Alamogordo has 34.1% less rainy days than Anchorage.
- Alamogordo has 126.2% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Alamogordo scores 45.5% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKAlamogordo, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall79  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock53106
 Sunny126  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock87
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock43402443
Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 11 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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