Side-by-side
Anchorage vs Winston-Salem
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Anchorage, AK57 | Winston-Salem, NC65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 65 |
| Affordability | 86 | 91 |
| Housing | 78 | 70 |
| Jobs | 87 | 61 |
| Safety | 16 | 29 |
| Climate | 35 | 100 |
| Amenities | 28 | 36 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,187 | $3,715 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,243 | $1,082 |
| Median home value | $375,900 | $208,200 |
| Median HH income | $98,152 | $57,673 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 4.1% |
| Population | 289.1K | 250.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 68° / 9° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 130 | 221 |