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Anchorage, AK vs Pocatello, ID

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Highlights
- Pocatello has 24.9% less rainy days than Anchorage.
- Pocatello has 64.3% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Pocatello scores 23.6% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKPocatello, IDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall79  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock97106
 Sunny126  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock44622443
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 Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

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I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  More

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