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Anchorage vs Whistler

US United States CA Canada

Anchorage, United States compared with Whistler, Canada: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Country United States Canada
Nomad score 0.0 / 10 6.3 / 10
Cost of living Data unavailable $3,780 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 1° / -2°C 12° / 7°C
Air quality (AQI) 51 Moderate 32 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Average high 6.4°C 11.5°C
Average low -0.7°C 2.6°C
Precipitation 77 mm / mo 160 mm / mo
Sunshine 198 h / mo 237 h / mo
Humidity 77% 75%
Rain days 11.9 / mo 14.2 / mo
Wind speed 13.9 km/h 8.4 km/h

US Anchorage · average high by month

CA Whistler · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
US Anchorage CA Whistler
US AQI 51 32
PM2.5 16 µg/m³ 0.6 µg/m³
PM10 16.3 µg/m³ 0.7 µg/m³
Ozone 16 µg/m³ 64 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.0 4.0
Local Payment Services 0.0 8.3
Startup Scene 0.0 3.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Air Conditioning 0.0 3.1
Green Spaces 0.0 9.3
Natural Disaster Risk 0.0 5.8
Noise Pollution 0.0 7.2
Seasonal Variety 0.0 8.5
Weather 0.0 6.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Mobile Network Coverage 0.0 8.3
Power Grid Reliability 0.0 8.7
Public WiFi Availability 0.0 6.7
VPN Reliability 0.0 8.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Accommodation Cost 0.0 2.6
Cost of Living 0.0 3.1
Currency Stability 0.0 9.0
Entertainment Cost 0.0 3.0
Food & Groceries 0.0 3.7
Gym Membership Cost 0.0 4.5
Transportation Cost 0.0 5.2

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Culture 0.0 5.8
Indoors Fun 0.0 5.7
Language Learning Opportunities 0.0 4.2
Local Experiences & Tours 0.0 7.7
Nightlife 0.0 6.5
Outdoors & Nature 0.0 9.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.0 5.0
Nomad Friendly 0.0 6.8
Online Community Presence 0.0 4.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Cafes with WiFi 0.0 7.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.0 6.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.0 5.9
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.0 5.5
Internet Speed 0.0 8.5
Local SIM Card Availability 0.0 8.6

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Fitness Facilities 0.0 7.9
Food Scene 0.0 6.8
Healthy Food Options 0.0 7.6
Yoga Studios 0.0 6.9

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Healthcare 0.0 6.1
Healthcare Affordability 0.0 4.4
Healthcare Quality 0.0 7.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.0 2.8
Ease of Business Registration 0.0 5.9
Ease of Opening Bank Account 0.0 5.3
Freedom of Speech 0.0 9.0
Political Stability 0.0 8.9
Tax Friendliness 0.0 4.4
Visa Ease 0.0 7.2

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Air Quality 0.0 9.0
Cleanliness 0.0 8.6
Environmental Quality 0.0 9.0
Family Friendly 0.0 7.9
Language Barrier 0.0 9.3
Work-Life Balance 0.0 8.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Female Friendly 0.0 8.5
Racial Tolerance 0.0 8.1
Safety 0.0 9.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Airport Connectivity 0.0 4.8
Cycling 0.0 7.2
Intercity Travel Options 0.0 5.8
Public Transit 0.0 6.4
Ride-sharing Services 0.0 3.8
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.0 7.6
Walkability 0.0 7.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Coworking Quality 0.0 5.5
Freelance Ecosystem 0.0 4.4
Networking Opportunities 0.0 4.8
Remote Job Opportunities 0.0 5.3
Time Zone Favorability 0.0 6.8

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Jeans — $64 per pair
Summer Dress — $41 per dress
Running Shoes — $89 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Dining Out — $113 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Cinema Ticket — $11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Coffee — $3.91 per cup
Beer — $5.86 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) — $15 per meal
Fast Food Combo — $9.94 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) — $67 per meal
Apples — $3.20 per kg
Bread — $2.49 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) — $1.86 per bottle
Milk — $1.99 per liter
Rice — $1.96 per kg
Chicken Fillets — $11 per kg
Beef — $17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) — $15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Groceries — $372 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Health Insurance — $36 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Doctor Visit (GP) — $85 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) — $9.60 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Apartment (1 bedroom) — $1,492 per month
Housing — $1,101 per month
Coworking Space — $231 per month
Airbnb (1 month) — $2,485 per month
Coliving Space — $960 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Internet & Mobile — $92 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Leisure Activities — $64 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Haircut — $30 per visit
Laundry — $4.63 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Mobile Plan — $41 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) — $60 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) — $25 one-time
Gym Membership — $50 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) — $18 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Taxi Start — $3.20 per trip
Transportation — $43 per month
Taxi per km — $1.67 per km
Monthly Transport Pass — $48 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) — $11 per trip
Gasoline — $1.28 per liter
Scooter Rental — $48 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Utilities — $85 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
US Anchorage CA Whistler
Visa & Legal Fees — $1.80 per month
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