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Anchorage, AK vs Prescott, AZ

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Highlights
- Prescott has 8.1% less rainy days than Anchorage.
- Prescott has 119.8% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Prescott scores 43.6% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKPrescott, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1638
 Snowfall79  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock63106
 Sunny126  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock53742443
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 Prescott    63 Reviews

Prescott is beautiful. The climate is wonderful (a bit hot in summer). The people are very unfriendly. I am conservative and have lived all over the country. The people  More

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I've lived here for 11 years and love the small town feel, perfect weather and great mountain biking. I am a medical professional in the area and am providing this as I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Yes, there is music here. We have a downtown with a courthouse area and yard where bands and singers perform. Also restaurants/saloons in Whiskey Row. The weather is  More

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