Cities Similar to Anchorage, AK
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Anchorage, AK
1. Spokane, WA
230,176 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
95.0
Home value
$385K
Rent estimate
$1,195/mo
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Compare →2. Tacoma, WA
219,346 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
113.0
Home value
$560K
Rent estimate
$1,550/mo
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Compare →3. Portland, OR
641,162 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
130.0
Home value
$535K
Rent estimate
$1,655/mo
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Compare →4. Honolulu, HI
350,964 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
193.0
Home value
$657K
Rent estimate
$1,920/mo
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Compare →5. Seattle, WA
749,256 people · Pacific Northwest
COL Index
172.0
Home value
$808K
Rent estimate
$2,260/mo
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Compare →6. Stockton, CA
310,496 people · West
COL Index
115.0
Home value
$400K
Rent estimate
$1,230/mo
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Compare →7. Modesto, CA
218,464 people · West
COL Index
109.0
Home value
$424K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
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Compare →8. North Las Vegas, NV
262,527 people · West
COL Index
103.0
Home value
$387K
Rent estimate
$1,530/mo
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Compare →9. Reno, NV
264,165 people · West
COL Index
108.0
Home value
$450K
Rent estimate
$1,490/mo
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Compare →10. Minneapolis, MN
429,954 people · Midwest
COL Index
108.0
Home value
$308K
Rent estimate
$1,400/mo
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Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Anchorage
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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