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Anchorage, AK vs Riverside, CA

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Highlights
- Riverside has 34.7% less rainy days than Anchorage.
- Riverside has 119.8% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Riverside scores 58.2% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKRiverside, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1138
 Snowfall79  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock34106
 Sunny126  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8272443
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 Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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