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