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Winnetka, IL vs Anchorage, AK

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Highlights
- Anchorage has 52.5% less rainy days than Winnetka.
- Anchorage has 33.0% less Sunny Days than Winnetka.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Anchorage scores 20.3% worse than Winnetka
 Winnetka, ILAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall36  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny188  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6786
 Avg. Jan. Low17  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.57
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1022443
Reviews for Winnetka    2 Reviews

Having had children attend both public and private schools. I would say the private schools are better. While the public schools are fine, there isn't any way to measure  More

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This idyllic, leafy, close-in suburb north of Chicago comes straight out of a Frank Capra (or John Hughes - see Home Alone for a view of the housing stock and  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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