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Kodiak, AK vs Kirkland, WA

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- Kirkland has 49.9% less rainy days than Kodiak.
- Kirkland has 15.9% more Sunny Days than Kodiak.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Kirkland scores 45.1% better than Kodiak
 Kodiak, AKKirkland, WAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall60  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock162106
 Sunny132  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7686
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index1.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1542443
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 Kirkland    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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