Side-by-side
Kansas City vs Anchorage
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Kansas City, MO69 | Anchorage, AK57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 57 |
| Affordability | 89 | 86 |
| Housing | 79 | 78 |
| Jobs | 84 | 87 |
| Safety | 16 | 16 |
| Climate | 96 | 35 |
| Amenities | 54 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,819 | $4,187 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,197 | $1,243 |
| Median home value | $227,000 | $375,900 |
| Median HH income | $67,449 | $98,152 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.6% |
| Population | 508.2K | 289.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 22° | 68° / 9° |
| Sunny days / yr | 230 | 130 |