salaryFrisco is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Frisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$2,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,299
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$162,004
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$642,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$9,572
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$196
👥 People living there
288,976
219,304
Commute to work
18.8 min
28.6 min
College degree
38.7%
67.5%
Own their home
63.9%
65.9%
Below poverty line
8.9%
3.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Frisco cheaper to live in?
Frisco is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,246 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Frisco to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $55,240 a year gives the same standard of living in Frisco.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Frisco?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $162,004 in Frisco, 31% more in Frisco.