Anchorage, Alaska is the largest in city in the state. About 40 percent of Alaska's population lives there. The cost of living in Anchorage is higher than the national average, but so too is the income. The average household makes $57, 354 a year. The average home in Anchorage costs $230,500 while the average rent is $1,037 per month. Most locals agree you can't put a value on the scenery. Military, tourism and oil are the dominate industries in Anchorage. Alaska Federal Credit Union is the largest financial service employer.

How does Anchorage stack up?

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How do you stack up?

FICO641
Home Value$230,500
Rent Payment$1,037
Income$57,354
Car Values$19,000

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Type Today Week Ago
15 Year Fixed 4.73% 4.73%
30 Year Fixed 4.98% 4.98%
1 Year ARM 3.99% 3.99%
5/1 Year ARM 4.51% 4.51%
Type Today Week Ago
Line of Credit 4.50% 4.50%
10 Year Loan 7.68% 7.68%
15 Year Loan 7.83% 7.83%
Type Today Week Ago
Interest Checking 0.33% 0.33%
Money Market/Savings 0.58% 0.58%
12 Month CD 2.02% 2.02%
60 Month IRA CD 2.94% 2.94%
Type Today Week Ago
Cash Back Cards 10.60% 10.60%
No Annual Fee Cards 10.97% 10.97%
Reward Cards 11.52% 11.52%
Small Business Cards 10.60% 10.60%
Student Cards 13.15% 13.15%
Platinum Cards 10.94% 10.94%
Provided by Informa 01.09.09