Side-by-side
Anchorage vs Rochester
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Anchorage, AK52 | Rochester, NY50 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 50 |
| Affordability | 90 | 91 |
| Housing | 79 | 64 |
| Jobs | 42 | 21 |
| Safety | 22 | 29 |
| Climate | 41 | 46 |
| Amenities | 25 | 37 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,017 | $3,686 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,403 | $961 |
| Median home value | $390,000 | $145,000 |
| Median HH income | $92,000 | $44,000 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 4.0% |
| Population | 286K | 210K |
| Summer high / winter low | 66° / 13° | 81° / 18° |
| Sunny days / yr | 126 | 159 |