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Buffalo, NY vs Valdez, AK

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- Valdez has 81.8% more rainy days than Buffalo.
- Valdez has 14.8% less Sunny Days than Buffalo.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Valdez scores 31.3% worse than Buffalo
 Buffalo, NYValdez, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock7038
 Snowfall85  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock200106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6186
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock4.47
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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Reviews for Valdez    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Dont move here unless you work for Alyeska. Everything is so expensive, and the closest wal-mart is 6 hours by car. There is tons of stuff to do if you love winter. But  More

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