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Anchorage, AK vs Meriden, CT

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Highlights
- Meriden has 191.9% more rainy days than Anchorage.
- Meriden has 60.3% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Meriden scores 29.1% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKMeriden, CTUnited States
 Rainfall175138
 Snowfall793528
 Precipitation112111106
 Sunny126202205
 Avg. July High678486
 Avg. Jan. Low91922
 Comfort Index (higher=better)5.57.17
 UV Index1.43.54.3
 Elevation1021442443
Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

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 Meriden    14 Reviews

I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

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Over 8 years ago

Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares  More

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Over 10 years ago

Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes. While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly  More

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