Alhambra, CA vs Anchorage, AK
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Anchorage
64.2
#1706 nationally
Alhambra leads in crime level (6.2 vs 27.8). Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 31). Anchorage leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Anchorage, AK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 64.2 (#1706) |
| Population | 79,776 | 286,075 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $425,357 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $95,731 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 19.1 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 27.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+12.7 |
Data coverage note: Anchorage is missing data for 1 metric that Alhambra has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
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64.2 Score
Anchorage, AK
Growing Alaska city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$425,357
Population
286,075
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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