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Roanoke, VA vs Anchorage, AK

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Highlights
- Anchorage has 58.7% less rainy days than Roanoke.
- Anchorage has 40.3% less Sunny Days than Roanoke.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Anchorage scores 26.7% worse than Roanoke
 Roanoke, VAAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall15  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6786
 Avg. Jan. Low26  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1022443
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  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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