Side-by-side
Anchorage vs Los Angeles
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Anchorage, AK57 | Los Angeles, CA49 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 49 |
| Affordability | 86 | 46 |
| Housing | 78 | 1 |
| Jobs | 87 | 20 |
| Safety | 16 | 47 |
| Climate | 35 | 100 |
| Amenities | 28 | 100 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,187 | $5,329 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,243 | $2,328 |
| Median home value | $375,900 | $879,500 |
| Median HH income | $98,152 | $80,366 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Population | 289.1K | 3.9M |
| Summer high / winter low | 68° / 9° | 83° / 48° |
| Sunny days / yr | 130 | 319 |