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Fairbanks, AK vs Flagstaff, AZ

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- Flagstaff has 76.9% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Flagstaff has 71.6% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Flagstaff scores 35.3% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2138
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock83106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69032443
Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

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Over 14 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

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Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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