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Billings, MT vs Fairbanks, AK

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- Fairbanks has 17.6% less rainy days than Billings.
- Fairbanks has 24.4% less Sunny Days than Billings.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fairbanks scores 27.1% worse than Billings
 Billings, MTFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall46  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock103106
 Sunny205  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low16  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.17
 UV Index3.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4462443
Reviews for Billings    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I would give this place four stars, but decided to give it five because it’s been so underrated. The five stars is contingent upon the city following through with its  More

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Over 2 years ago

A few people make a living in Billings, most people only make an existents. As for the crime rate, it depends on your point of view. If you compare Billings crime rate  More

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Over 4 years ago

If you enjoy sub zero temperatures in Winter and 100 plus degrees in the Summer. You will love Billings. Snow plowing is almost non existent, so good luck driving for 5  More

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Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

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Over 14 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

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