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Ketchikan, AK vs Hilo, HI

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Highlights
- Hilo has 1.5% more rainy days than Ketchikan.
- Hilo has 75.0% more Sunny Days than Ketchikan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Hilo scores 53.6% better than Ketchikan
 Ketchikan, AKHilo, HIUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock14338
 Snowfall27  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock236106
 Sunny100  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.67
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
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 Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  More

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