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Kodiak, AK vs Anchorage, AK

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Highlights
- Anchorage has 78.6% less rainy days than Kodiak.
- Anchorage has 4.5% less Sunny Days than Kodiak.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Anchorage scores 7.8% better than Kodiak
 Kodiak, AKAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall60  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny132  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6786
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1022443
Reviews for Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  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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