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Anchorage, AK vs Irving, TX

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- Irving has 116.2% more rainy days than Anchorage.
- Irving has 84.9% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Irving scores 27.3% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKIrving, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3738
 Snowfall79  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock79106
 Sunny126  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4822443
Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 2 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 Irving    17 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

It's a decent place to live  More

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Good schools and jobs here! I highly recommend it!! Love Los Colinas in  More

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I have never been to a school where the teachers were more committed to helping students be the most successful they could be. The students here are held to high  More

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