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Ketchikan, AK vs Seattle, WA

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- Seattle has 73.0% less rainy days than Ketchikan.
- Seattle has 52.0% more Sunny Days than Ketchikan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Seattle scores 33.9% better than Ketchikan
 Ketchikan, AKSeattle, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3838
 Snowfall27  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock155106
 Sunny100  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low31  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1772443
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 Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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