Side-by-side
Anchorage vs Grand Rapids
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Anchorage, AK50 | Grand Rapids, MI52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 50 | 52 |
| Affordability | 84 | 83 |
| Housing | 78 | 65 |
| Jobs | 28 | 52 |
| Safety | 13 | 12 |
| Climate | 63 | 55 |
| Amenities | 26 | 40 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,253 | $4,034 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,454 | $1,383 |
| Median home value | $375,900 | $225,500 |
| Median HH income | $98,152 | $65,526 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Population | 289.1K | 197.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 68° / 9° | 83° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 126 | 158 |