Side-by-side
Anchorage vs Boise
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Anchorage, AK59 | Boise, ID74 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 74 |
| Affordability | 83 | 93 |
| Housing | 79 | 48 |
| Jobs | 77 | 70 |
| Safety | 16 | 78 |
| Climate | 64 | 100 |
| Amenities | 28 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,319 | $3,490 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,243 | $1,381 |
| Median home value | $375,900 | $456,000 |
| Median HH income | $98,152 | $81,308 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.2% |
| Population | 289.1K | 235.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 68° / 9° | 91° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 130 | 231 |