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Moscow, ID vs Fairbanks, AK

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Highlights
- Fairbanks has 45.8% less rainy days than Moscow.
- Fairbanks has 8.3% less Sunny Days than Moscow.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fairbanks scores 25.0% worse than Moscow
 Moscow, IDFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall43  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock103106
 Sunny169  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7386
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.17
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4462443
Reviews for Moscow    13 Reviews

I paused to reread my comments below. What was missing is the heart of the matter, which I’d like to explain now before you read my experience and opinion. While I  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved to Moscow, ID in retirement. Great to leave Seattle and whacky WA state Gov. Small quaint town. Christian based safe place. Housing is hard to come by. Based upon  More

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Development is only a good thing when it's beneficial for the whole community. Lived here for 36 years. It's changed from a strong, middle class community with a  More

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Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

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Over 14 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

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