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Newark, NJ vs Anchorage, AK

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- Anchorage has 63.6% less rainy days than Newark.
- Anchorage has 38.8% less Sunny Days than Newark.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Anchorage scores 23.6% worse than Newark
 Newark, NJAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall26  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny206  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6786
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1022443
Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  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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