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Fairbanks, AK vs Pocatello, ID

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Highlights
- Pocatello has 11.1% more rainy days than Fairbanks.
- Pocatello has 33.5% more Sunny Days than Fairbanks.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Pocatello scores 33.3% better than Fairbanks
 Fairbanks, AKPocatello, IDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall61  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock97106
 Sunny155  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low-15  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock44622443
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 Pocatello    19 Reviews

I’ve read so many positives. I’d be moving as a senior, probably into a senior community. My two questions 1) summer fires. How bad is the smoke, and are there parts of  More

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Over 4 years ago

Love it too  More

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I don't have a review. I actually have some questions. I read about the low cost of living in Pocatello. I am on disability and have an income of 952.00 a month. Is  More

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