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Flagstaff, AZ vs Cottonwood, AZ

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- Cottonwood has 32.4% less rainy days than Flagstaff.
- Cottonwood has 3.4% more Sunny Days than Flagstaff.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Cottonwood scores 10.1% better than Flagstaff
 Flagstaff, AZCottonwood, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall81  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock52106
 Sunny266  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low14  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock33272443
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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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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