Best places to live in Alaska
Cities and suburbs in Alaska with 25,000+ people, scored against each other: affordability on a $75k salary after taxes and rent (35%), violent crime (30%), schools (20%) and job growth (15%).
| # | City | Score | Rent | Home | Schools |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juneau, AK | 80/100 | $1,444/mo | $449k | 5.3/10 |
| 2 | Anchorage, AK | 20/100 | $1,489/mo | $396k | 5.6/10 |
Rent, income and home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Taxes: 2026 federal and state rates for a single filer.
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