Anchorage, AK is an exciting city with many attractions and amenities to offer. According to BestPlaces rankings, it has an overall rank of 57 out of 100 among US cities. Its Cost of Living Index is 32.5 points higher than the US average and its Crime Index is 17.9 points lower than the US average. Additionally, Anchorage ranks extremely high in terms of its Housing, Education, Employment, and Weather scores with 87, 80, 71, and 60 out of 100 respectively. The city also has a high population density for Alaska at 1,021 people per square mile. This indicates that there are plenty of opportunities to explore and experience all that Anchorage has to offer.
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