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Kodiak, AK vs Ketchikan, AK

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Highlights
- Ketchikan has 74.1% more rainy days than Kodiak.
- Ketchikan has 24.2% less Sunny Days than Kodiak.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ketchikan scores 9.8% better than Kodiak
 Kodiak, AKKetchikan, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock14138
 Snowfall60  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock234106
 Sunny132  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.67
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
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 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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