Side-by-side
Anchorage vs Spokane
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Anchorage, AK50 | Spokane, WA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 50 | 51 |
| Affordability | 84 | 91 |
| Housing | 78 | 49 |
| Jobs | 28 | 32 |
| Safety | 13 | 6 |
| Climate | 63 | 86 |
| Amenities | 26 | 37 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,253 | $3,938 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,454 | $1,273 |
| Median home value | $375,900 | $326,200 |
| Median HH income | $98,152 | $65,745 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Population | 289.1K | 229.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 68° / 9° | 83° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 126 | 175 |