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Ketchikan, AK vs Sanford, NC

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- Sanford has 67.0% less rainy days than Ketchikan.
- Sanford has 115.0% more Sunny Days than Ketchikan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sanford scores 33.9% better than Ketchikan
 Ketchikan, AKSanford, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall27  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny100  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock3582443
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 Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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