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Anchorage, AK vs Sparks, NV

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Highlights
- Sparks has 53.8% less rainy days than Anchorage.
- Sparks has 100.8% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sparks scores 38.2% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKSparks, NVUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock838
 Snowfall79  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock51106
 Sunny126  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9186
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock44132443
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 Sparks    14 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Nice place to live. Lots of events, recreation, and  More

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LOVE it! Fifth generation Reno/Sparks native. Paternal great grandparents born and raised in Reno. Sparks has an old fashioned home town feeling. I love Sparks! Great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Do not listen to the Californian. Sparks has all 4 seasons. It does snow here but the snow is very wet and melts quickly and it does not snow six months out of the year.  More

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