CHEAPEST PLACES TO LIVE IN ALASKA (without living on a homestead)

If you're thinking about moving to AK, you doubtlessly know that some places can be more expensive to live in than others. Though this isn't a one-shoe fits all, nothing else matters but this one video, it will give you a good feel for approximate costs in certain parts of the state. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH, as everyone's expenses are going to be different based on lifestyle. Also, keep in mind, just because $50,000 a year will stretch a long ways in some places, that doesn't necessarily mean it's easy to find a job for $50,000 in every town.
Jamin Goecker
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Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

[@alaska_realtor]

What other questions do you have?

[@ThePsychodo]

How about snow birds? Most live in Anchorage, or are there better communities for this?

[@mattg8787]

what are your thoughts on port McKenzie

[@alaska_realtor]

@@mattg8787 Port McKenzie or Point McKenzie?

[@jasonhutchins9239]

Im a self employed carpenter in northern vermont. As a realtor what is the construction market like up there?

[@BeautyAndHerBeasts]

How can I contact you?

[@DAMMDAUGHTERS]

Do a "what to consider when buying land in Alaska" video, I like your videos! Keep em coming

[@jubeelie5095]

Yes please!

[@eleflux6609]

For those that come across this and wonder about a point of reference for "it's expensive".... we were in AK scouting things out during the summer a couple years ago. We stopped at multiple small town grocery stores, stores in Anchorage, and a few in Palmer/Wasilla. For reference we live in rural Iowa. The only grocery that was consistently more expensive was meat, with anywhere from 20% to 200% more depending on product. Produce was almost always the same or a little cheaper than our prices here, and the produce was bigger and better. Processed foods was a mixed bag, but generally comparable with a few higher items. Even milk was about 30-60 cents cheaper than here at that point in time. There is so much opportunity to hunt and fish in AK, so meat isn't an issue for many. Where the cost in Alaska will really hit you is the cost of real estate, building materials, and energy costs. That and the cost of all the activities, lol. Not going to move to Alaska to be a hermit in a city apartment. 😂😂

[@eleflux6609]

Further context. Yes I understand prices are likely to be higher on many things during the winter. But it depends in large part how many processed foods you eat, if you have something against bulk purchases, and whether you preserve your produce at all or not. You can, for the most part, plan around winter increases and shortages.

[@jeffbwillis-dl5bm]

Homer is awesome! Unbelievably beautiful with a surprisingly mild climate!

[@hayleyjackson8073]

Might be hitting you guys up when I move to Anchorage next year!

[@creek3205]

Anchorage resident, worked in Valdez, Seward and Kenai, if I ever move it'll be to Seward. Once again awesome truthful information ✌️

[@bloodhyena]

great info!

[@solidorsharp3091]

Thank you

[@luisbarrasabengoa8289]

Lived in Seward for almost two years, I moved into Anchorage 4 years ago, at first I was really hapoy with the move, now I really miss it

[@alaska_realtor]

It's a beautiful little town! I'm trying to buy a place there myself now.

[@MisterRogersHomes]

Good stuff world love to pick your Alaska real estate brain :-)

[@ryanssnuffandstuff]

Thankbyou!

[@Augie13]

We stayed in Kenai. It was so quiet and beautiful. Hardly any traffic.

[@alaska_realtor]

It's a beautiful little area. Just stay away from Kenai during dip netting season lol

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Big Delta and Nenana no property tax, no sales tax, yet close enough to Fairbanks for big box stores. Fairbanks does have an extreme climate, which includes warm summers which is ideal for gardening May-Sept and its dry...annual precipitation averages 12 inches. Fairbanks also has an International Airport which is nice for folks wanting to take a break from winter.

[@Alaska_Engineer]

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[@Ashley-mk7sx]

Please do this video comparison for South Central AK.

[@Alaska_Engineer]

Those of us who live in cheaper places are happy we weren’t mentioned.

[@elijahjohnson215]

Would you suggest any good areas halfway to homer and anchorage? I want to be near mountains but also right at the coast. Able to fish and hunt when able. I’m sure that sounds like a huge question but if you have any suggestions please let me know! Thank you for another great video!

[@alaska_realtor]

Seward comes to mind. Give it a look!

[@frankzappa6391]

How you doing Jamin? Great videos, but I had another question dealing with apartments. I’m planning on coming up in the next couple of weeks to work for a company in Seward, Alaska and I see different numbers dealing with living in or outside of the city. Could you give me a little more insight? It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for what you do!

[@alaska_realtor]

Hey Frank! I don't really have numbers on the rental market inside/outside of the city, but what I do know is that the market has gone up. If you're outside the city then you'll very likely be paying less though. Are you going to live in Seward?

[@frankzappa6391]

@@alaska_realtor oh okay. And yes, the company that hired me is going to provide housing for me until I can secure a place for myself. I will be up there in about a week or so, but thanks for the info!

[@DeadnotAlive]

Can’t believe Valdez is cheap for AK my mom always tells me I shouldn’t move back there unless I have a roommate or significant other to help with costs of living

[@Gr0und3dFlygon]

I'm not sure if you've done a vid on this, but what is there to do in South Central Alaska/ Anchorage? Does anchorage have bowling alleys, bike trails, or local card shops? Also, what are the requirements for owning a vehicle in [South Central] Alaska? Do you have to have a four-wheel drive go get around? Is it even possible to commute by bike? Great vid btw

[@spencerpettus1954]

I'm in Homer right now. People just have regular cars here. Of course in the winter you have to drive carefully when the roads are icy. I feel like you could commute by bike in Anchorage but the smaller towns tend to be hilly so it might be a tough ride, and they don't always have sidewalks so when it's icy and snowy it might not be safe. I've never ridden a bike on snow or ice so I'm not too sure.

[@sammencia7945]

Everyone is outside. Hunt hike fish trap. Cabin. On a boat.

[@darkempire6050]

Will the cost of living in ak go down in for example lets say... in 15 years or so

[@Lw2201]

Bro I'm in Hawaii, they're all cheaper, can't wait to get up there

[@DrLisaG2013]

Hello. Do you have any information about St Mary’s Alaska?

[@billzweig8381]

How do towns in SE Alaska rate?

[@andrewnaum4749]

What is a good site to find cheap Alaska land?

[@richiejune3604]

I am sold on Kenai any thoughts of it would be appreciated thanks 🎉🎉

[@eddiezorro1]

Do they have a Dating Site in Alaska?

[@lifehappensbythemile1231]

Hey big guy you totally messed up on Fairbanks it’s next to Fort Wainwright Eielson is on the other side of North Pole

[@alaska_realtor]

Whoops my bad

[@vincentblack5422]

I need help I plan on moving remote there

[@Aaron.l29]

Im thinking of moving to Cordova alaska, is that expensive?

[@alaska_realtor]

That's a bit of out of my area so I couldn't really say for sure :)

[@noahhullings02]

Where does anchorage fall on the list?

[@alaska_realtor]

You know I don't have it in front of me, but it's not one of the cheapest because of the cost housing. That's why a lot of people live in the MatSu Valley and commute to ANchorage for the lower cost of housing.

[@noahhullings02]

@@alaska_realtor thank you! I’m from upstate New York so everything here is very expensive. My fiancé and I are really considering moving to Alaska after we get married. Do you know if any real estate brokers like yourself that are hiring? Are you? I have my real estate license here in NY

[@Jess-tj7ve]

I don’t want to live in the hood

[@KingReaper1800]

I wanna move to Alaska because Kansas sucks.

[@alexandervargas5304]

How about Chicken, Fox or Eagle?😂

[@sammencia7945]

30% to 40% more. 1br is $1800. Food is $475 a month not 350 Internet is $150 not 50 Heat/gas(propane) is $500 a month. Then is snow removal etc. $2925 for avg lifestyle.

[@arturohull14161]

Enough with the anti Anchorage bias