Side-by-side
Anchorage vs Des Moines
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Anchorage, AK57 | Des Moines, IA69 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 69 |
| Affordability | 86 | 92 |
| Housing | 78 | 84 |
| Jobs | 87 | 84 |
| Safety | 16 | 30 |
| Climate | 35 | 81 |
| Amenities | 28 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,187 | $3,608 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,243 | $1,109 |
| Median home value | $375,900 | $183,700 |
| Median HH income | $98,152 | $63,966 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Population | 289.1K | 212.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 68° / 9° | 86° / 14° |
| Sunny days / yr | 130 | 221 |