Compare: Alaska vs California

Home Values in Alaska and California

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Mid-point of Zestimate valuations for Alaska. Half the Zestimates are above this number and half are below it.
$291,900vs$353,900
1-Year Change+7.2%vs+18.8%
Median List Price$249,900vs$379,000
Median Sale PriceData Unavailable.vs$341,000
Total Homes Sold in AprData Unavailable.vs37455 homes
Alaska tends to be less expensive for home buyers than California. During the last year, Alaska home values have risen by 7.2%, while California home values have risen by 18.8%.

Demographics in Alaska and California

Alaska
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Population550,043vs29,760,016
Median Household Income$51,783vs$51,733
Median Age32vs34
Homes with Kids35.8%vs34.7%
Average Household Size2.7vs2.9
Average Commute Time (Minutes)20vs28
At $51,733, the median income in California is $49 less than in Alaska, and $7,221 higher than the national average. Alaska has a younger median age, at 32, compared to 34 in California, and a shorter average commute. The average commute in California is 28 minutes and the average commute in Alaska is 20 minutes.

Homes for Sale in Alaska and California

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Alaska

Map of Alaska
Alaska is a state in US with a population of 550,043. The median household income is $51,783.

California

Map of California
California is a state in US with a population of 29,760,016. The median household income is $51,733.