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Helpful Articles - Moving to Alaska

We love Anchorage! In fact, we hold such a deep affection for the City of Lights and Flowers that we even created a list of the 10 reasons why we think you’ll love Anchorage, too.   But, realistically, we also know that moving to Anchorage isn’t for everyone. (And neither is living in Alaska, for that matter!) To help you decide whether Anchorage, Alaska is the right place for you, we sat down and sketched out a list of all the pros and cons of living in Anchorage. Below, we’ll lay out all the upsides and downsides for you. We think they’ll give you a pretty good sense of what it’s like to live here—and whether Anchorage sounds like the kind of place you’d like to call home.  We’ll start with...

Moving to Alaska is the adventure of a lifetime. As with any great adventure, you’ll need some supplies along the way to help you enjoy your journey to the fullest.  Here’s the great news: You’ll find a lot of what you need in Alaska. However, there may be some things you want to buy before you make the move. After all, it’s true that items in Alaska can be more expensive than in the lower 48. Additionally, since Alaska is a remote destination, availability of certain items can be limited. And, finally, many online retailers simply won’t ship to Alaska, or they tack on a pricey delivery fee.  However, before you stock up, take a look at our list...

By the numbers, Anchorage is the most popular place to live in Alaska. A whopping 40% of the state population lives within the municipality. When you take into account the whole Anchorage/Matanuska-Susitna economic region, that percentage balloons to 54%. It’s no wonder that Anchorage is an attractive location. The area offers the best of both worlds—the convenience of city living with easy proximity to Alaska’s gorgeous natural wonders. You can grab an artisan cup of coffee in downtown Anchorage, stop by Cabela’s for a few supplies, then arrive at Denali National Park in under four hours. If that sounds like your kind of Alaskan adventure,...

633,300 square miles. That’s how big Alaska truly is. To offer you some perspective, that’s 2.5 times as big as Texas. In fact, Alaska is even larger than the combined areas of Texas, California, and Montana. Given its size, it’s clear why living in different areas of Alaska will offer radically different experiences. Case in point: Soldotna in Southcentral Alaska is 762 miles from Utquiagvik in the Far North. That’s nearly the same distance from San Diego to the Oregon state line. In other words, massive distances offer massively different lifestyles. If you’re researching the best places to live in Alaska, we’ll take you on...

With 57.7 million wilderness acres and 82% of communities not accessible by road,i it’s easy to see that Alaska is a great place to get away from it all.  For some people, remote moves are all about living life on their own terms and enjoying maximum personal freedom. Others have fallen in love with the state’s rugged landscape and the fascinating animals who call Alaska home. Some people who head for Alaska’s wilderness do so out of a sense that they’ve never belonged anywhere else. And still others relish the challenge of creating their own off-grid lifestyle, one that’s as minimally reliant on others as possible.  No matter your reasons, a remote/bush move in Alaska requires a significant amount of planning. This is especially true if...

Moving to Alaska comes with a ton of perks: plenty of wide-open spaces, vast swaths of wilderness to explore, and an incredibly diverse roster of wildlife to spot. If you’re considering a move to the Last Frontier—or just a visit—we’ve put together a selection of Alaska’s most intriguing animals for your must-see list. We’ll start with Alaska’s “big five.” Alaska’s Big Five #1: The Grizzly Bear You’ll hear Alaska referred to as “bear country” – and with good reason. In some areas, such as the Alaska Peninsula where food is abundant, bear density has been measured at as much as one bear per square mile....