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Anchorage, AK vs Monroe, LA

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- Monroe has 219.1% more rainy days than Anchorage.
- Monroe has 69.0% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Monroe scores 25.5% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKMonroe, LAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5538
 Snowfall79  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock100106
 Sunny126  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9386
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock752443
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 Monroe    8 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

If you are looking a place for high crime, high poverty, high obesity rates, high taxes, high unemployment, and high citizens, you have arrived at the right place. I  More

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Lived in Monroe/West Monroe for 2 years, I deeply regret it. Here's why. Not only is Monroe/West Monroe next to a plant that spews it's disgusting, cancerous smog,  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have one of the best universities around. We have high ratings all across the board. Why don't you consider checking us  More

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