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Des Moines, WA vs Anchorage, AK

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Highlights
- Anchorage has 55.5% less rainy days than Des Moines.
- Anchorage has 17.1% less Sunny Days than Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Anchorage scores 25.7% worse than Des Moines
Climate
 Des Moines, WAAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Rainfall391738
 Snowfall57928
 Precipitation151112106
 Sunny152126205
 Avg. July High776786
 Avg. Jan. Low37922
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.45.57
 UV Index2.61.44.3
 Elevation891022443

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Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews
H L · Anchorage, AK
Anchorage Thoughts
This Year

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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David · St. Louis, MO
Pros, Cons, and Variables to living in Anchorage
This Year

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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Stan · Fairmount, CO
it's cool - pros and cons of anchorage
Over 2 years ago

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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ZIPS IN DES MOINES, WASHINGTON
98198
ZIPS IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
99504, 99507, 99508, 99577, 99502, 99515, 99516, 99501, 99517, 99503, 17 total
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