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Anchorage, AK vs Torrance, CA

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Highlights
- Torrance has 20.2% less rainy days than Anchorage.
- Torrance has 121.4% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Torrance scores 70.9% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKTorrance, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall79  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock33106
 Sunny126  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock9.47
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock892443
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 Torrance    15 Reviews

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Over 10 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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