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Anchorage, AK vs Walnut Creek, CA

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Highlights
- Walnut Creek has 13.3% more rainy days than Anchorage.
- Walnut Creek has 107.9% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Walnut Creek scores 54.5% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKWalnut Creek, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2038
 Snowfall79  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock62106
 Sunny126  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8686
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1712443
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 Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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