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Anchorage, AK vs Mountain Home, ID

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Highlights
- Mountain Home has 30.6% less rainy days than Anchorage.
- Mountain Home has 66.7% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Mountain Home scores 30.9% better than Anchorage

Climate
 Anchorage, AKMountain Home, IDUnited States
 Rainfall171238
 Snowfall791528
 Precipitation11271106
 Sunny126210205
 Avg. July High679386
 Avg. Jan. Low92322
 Comfort Index (higher=better)5.57.27
 UV Index1.44.24.3
 Elevation10231462443

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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 Mountain Home    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The cost of living is low in Idaho, even though the taxes are high. We definitley have 4 seasons, cold in winter and hot in  More

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I was stationed at the base in the late 60s. I am sure many things have changed. Don't remember much so can anyone tell me about bugs (mosquitoes), wind, heat, cold  More

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Over 15 years ago

We have lived here since 1991 and love it... the wind can be brutal in the spring, summers are hot and dry, and the winters can be cold and snowy and we love it... Cost  More

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ZIPS IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
99504, 99507, 99508, 99577, 99502, 99515, 99516, 99501, 99517, 99503, 17 total
ZIPS IN MOUNTAIN HOME, IDAHO
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