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Anchorage, AK vs Moscow, ID

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- Moscow has 24.9% more rainy days than Anchorage.
- Moscow has 34.1% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Moscow scores 23.6% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKMoscow, IDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall79  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock116106
 Sunny126  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock25792443
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 Moscow    13 Reviews

I paused to reread my comments below. What was missing is the heart of the matter, which I’d like to explain now before you read my experience and opinion. While I  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved to Moscow, ID in retirement. Great to leave Seattle and whacky WA state Gov. Small quaint town. Christian based safe place. Housing is hard to come by. Based upon  More

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Development is only a good thing when it's beneficial for the whole community. Lived here for 36 years. It's changed from a strong, middle class community with a  More

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