Side-by-side
Anchorage vs Wichita
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Anchorage, AK50 | Wichita, KS63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 50 | 63 |
| Affordability | 84 | 93 |
| Housing | 78 | 93 |
| Jobs | 28 | 42 |
| Safety | 13 | 13 |
| Climate | 63 | 96 |
| Amenities | 26 | 39 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,253 | $3,426 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,454 | $974 |
| Median home value | $375,900 | $179,500 |
| Median HH income | $98,152 | $63,072 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 3.6% |
| Population | 289.1K | 396.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 68° / 9° | 92° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 126 | 225 |