Anchorage , General info:
8/10

Anchorage is a consolidated city-borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.It is Alaska's largest city and constitutes more than two-fifths of the state's total population.

Anchorage , Cheap stuff:
9/10

Nightlife

Anchorage , Different stuff:
9/10

More than 1,600 moose live in the city of Anchorage. These wild animals share dozens of scenic trails with outdoor enthusiasts, not to mention showing up in neighborhoods and throughout downtown.

Anchorage , Don't miss:
9/10

The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, usually just called the "Iditarod", is an annual sled dog race in Alaska, where mushers and teams of dogs cover about 1,151 miles (1,853 km) in ten to seventeen days.

And visit Alaska SeaLife Center & Alaska Wildlife conservation center

Anchorage , Food:
8/10

Wild Alaska salmon, Alaska king crab, Prince William Sound oysters, and fresh halibut just off the boat name just a few of many culinary highlights offered by Anchorage restaurants.

Anchorage , Hotels:
10/10

More than 7,700 guest rooms in Anchorage

Alaska Backpackers Inn

Qupqugiaq Inn

26th Street Hostel

Anchorage , Safety:
8/10

Anchorage's crime rate, both for violent and property crimes, is higher than for Alaska as a whole or for the U.S. as a whole.Anchorage, and Alaska in general, have very high rates of sexual assault in comparison with the rest of the country.

Urbana , General info:
10/10

Urbana has maintained its status as a Tree City USA since the programs inception in 1976, and is the only charter member still in the program in the State of Illinois. It maintains over 100,000 trees on over 95% of its parkways.

Urbana , Cheap stuff:
8/10

Low cost of living.

Urbana , Different stuff:
9/10

Candlestick Lane is the name for a neighborhood in eastern Urbana. It is called Candlestick Lane because every year the residents decorate their yards for Christmas with lots of lights and figures. The tradition began in 1961 (maybe 1960) as a house-decorating contest sponsored by the Illinois Power Company.

The Urbana Free Library is located in the downtown area. The library is one of the first public libraries in Illinois and was founded in 1874. The library houses historical archives of Champaign County which can be used for genealogical research. The Urbana Free Library ranked 8th out of 877 public libraries rated by “American Libraries” in 2002. It has been ranked in the top 1% of American libraries every year since rankings began.

Urbana , Don't miss:
9/10

The Market at the Square - Every Saturday morning from some time in May to some time in November, dozens of vendors set up shop in the Lincoln Square parking lot in downtown Urbana. They primarily sell local produce (including corn, tomatoes, and watermelons), but one can also find local crafts, music, and booths for various community and political organizations

Urbana , Food:
8/10

Everything you can find in average U.S. city.

Urbana , Hotels:
9/10

Lots of motels and B&B which is normal comparing to size of the city, just a few hotels.

Urbana , Safety:
9/10

Crime rate is above U.S. national average.