Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anchorage, AK
VS
Green Bay, WI
🏆 Green Bay leads 16 of 23 categories
Anchorage
Alaska
7
wins
Cost of Living Index
104.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$95,731 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
267⚠ High
Population
290,674 ✓ Larger
Green Bay
Wisconsin
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,174
Violent Crime Index
130⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
106,846
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anchorage, AK
Pros
Households earn $36,557 more per year on average
More college-educated — 37.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 67°F vs 80°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $363,800
Higher rents — median is $1,405/mo
Violent crime (1014.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 12% higher than Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
Pros
Homes cost $191k less ($172,700 vs $363,800)
Rent averages $541/mo less ($864 vs $1,405)
51% less violent crime than Anchorage
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.1 pts lower (4.1%)
12% cheaper overall cost of living than Anchorage
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.1)
Cons
Median income trails Anchorage by $36,557/yr
Violent crime (495.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Snowy winters — about 56" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Anchorage
Median Income
$36,557
$95,731 vs $59,174/yr
Green Bay
Cost of Living
12% cheaper
COL index 92.1 vs 104.5 (100 = US avg)
Green Bay
Violent Crime
51% lower
495.1 vs 1014.8 per 100k
Green Bay
Median Home Value
$191k less
$172,700 vs $363,800
Green Bay
Unemployment
1.1 pp lower
4.1% vs 5.2% unemployment
Green Bay
Summer Heat
12.4°F warmer
July avg high 79.8°F vs 67.4°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anchorage, AK | Green Bay, WI |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 104.5⚠ High | 92.1 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $363,800⚠ High | $172,700 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,405⚠ High | $864 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $95,731 ✓ Higher | $59,174 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2%⚠ High | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.1 min | 18.0 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 8.7% ✓ Higher | 7.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 213⚠ High | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 267⚠ High | 130⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 132⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B- (94) | B (101) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.3:1 | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.0% ✓ Higher | 25.1% |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 88.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anchorage School District | Green Bay Area Public School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 20.9°F | 24.5°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 67.4°F | 79.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.6" ✓ Drier | 32.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 59.3" | 55.6" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 290,674 ✓ Larger | 106,846 |
| Median Age | 34.5 | 35.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.8% ✓ Higher | 56.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.0% | 13.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchorage's cost of living index is 104.5 vs Green Bay's 92.1 (US average = 100).
Green Bay is 12% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Green Bay leads 16 of 23 categories. Anchorage wins 7 and Green Bay wins 16. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Anchorage to Green Bay or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($363,800 vs $172,700 median home), income ($95,731 vs $59,174), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anchorage, AK and Green Bay, WI are about 2,681 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.