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Fairbanks, AK vs Kodiak, AK

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Highlights
- Kodiak has 592.3% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Kodiak has 14.8% less Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Kodiak scores 0.0% worse than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKKodiak, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock8138
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock205106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6086
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.17
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock492443
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 Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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