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Decorah, IA vs Ketchikan, AK

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Highlights
- Ketchikan has 296.1% more rainy days than Decorah.
- Ketchikan has 47.9% less Sunny Days than Decorah.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ketchikan scores 16.4% worse than Decorah
 Decorah, IAKetchikan, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock14138
 Snowfall40  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock234106
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low8  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.67
 UV Index3.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
Reviews for Decorah    3 Reviews

ridiculously expensive housing for such a small town. The wages in the town do not even remotely compensate for the high cost of housing. Average housing prices start  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have been a resident of Decorah, IA for 26 years. Decorah is located in the northeast corner of Iowa. When we entertain out of town guests they always comment how  More

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Over 15 years ago

This college has the most extensive music program of any liberal arts college around, has a strong connection to public radio, and Decorah is reputed to be a lovely  More

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Reviews for Ketchikan    8 Reviews

Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Over 16 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  More

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