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Cedar Rapids, IA vs Anchorage, AK

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- Anchorage has 51.9% less rainy days than Cedar Rapids.
- Anchorage has 34.7% less Sunny Days than Cedar Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Anchorage scores 20.3% worse than Cedar Rapids
 Cedar Rapids, IAAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall28  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny193  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6786
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1022443
Reviews for Cedar Rapids    39 Reviews

My biggest gripe is the winter weather and more specifically the wind. The wind does not stop blowing the entire winter. It starts around November when NW winds start  More

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Over 4 years ago

Such a horrible place. The racism is too much. You cant even take a walk to the park without hearing a racial insult thrown at you. You cant even go to the store  More

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I grew up here, moved away, came back to raise my family and have been back since 1993. I love this city!!! There is SOOO much to do. There are 3-4 community theatre  More

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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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