Side-by-side
Anchorage vs Phoenix
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Anchorage, AK59 | Phoenix, AZ62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 62 |
| Affordability | 83 | 84 |
| Housing | 79 | 44 |
| Jobs | 77 | 37 |
| Safety | 16 | 45 |
| Climate | 64 | 72 |
| Amenities | 28 | 92 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,319 | $4,171 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,243 | $1,583 |
| Median home value | $375,900 | $381,900 |
| Median HH income | $98,152 | $77,041 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 4.0% |
| Population | 289.1K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 68° / 9° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 130 | 317 |