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Ketchikan, AK vs Anchorage, AK

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Highlights
- Anchorage has 87.7% less rainy days than Ketchikan.
- Anchorage has 26.0% more Sunny Days than Ketchikan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Anchorage scores 1.8% worse than Ketchikan
 Ketchikan, AKAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall27  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny100  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6786
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1022443
Reviews for Ketchikan    8 Reviews

Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Over 16 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  More

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Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

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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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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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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