Side-by-side
Anchorage vs Denver
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Anchorage, AK59 | Denver, CO57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 57 |
| Affordability | 83 | 76 |
| Housing | 79 | 32 |
| Jobs | 77 | 41 |
| Safety | 16 | 35 |
| Climate | 64 | 93 |
| Amenities | 28 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,319 | $4,471 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,243 | $1,754 |
| Median home value | $375,900 | $586,700 |
| Median HH income | $98,152 | $91,681 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| Population | 289.1K | 713.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 68° / 9° | 92° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 130 | 267 |