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Cottonwood, AZ vs Anchorage, AK

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- Anchorage has 23.6% more rainy days than Cottonwood.
- Anchorage has 54.2% less Sunny Days than Cottonwood.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Anchorage scores 27.6% worse than Cottonwood
 Cottonwood, AZAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny275  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6786
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1022443
Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 2 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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