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Graham Family Reacts To Why Everyone is Moving to Anchorage, Alaska.
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[@stephaniemccarthy1676]

I live alone. Yes I have friends..,seeing your whole family brings a smile to me everytime. My only child, daughter,Amy passed away almost 10 years ago at 28. You lovely people bring my heart to still repairing status.. help I am of slovac blood. 😊

[@trinacarver-zg5ec]

So sorry that you lost your only child. But love that you find ways to still be happy. Many blessings to you 🙏🏻❤️God Bless!

[@carollasley6610]

Permanent fund dividend is per person regardless of age (kids would get it as well)......When I was growing up my parents gave us each half of the check to buy Christmas presents and everyone put the other half towards a family vacation!

[@Owlincoup]

That's freaking awesome... but still wouldn't convince me, I'm worh Jono, too cold.

[@carollasley6610]

@@Owlincoup It is cold obviously but Anchorage is nothing like the winter in Slovakia. The ocean keeps the weather pretty mild.

[@Owlincoup]

@carollasley6610 yeah, I'm a native Texan, who lives near the coast. I get cold when it's in the 50's. I grow a giant winter beard just to protect me from the short period of 30 degree weather. 🤣

[@pddaawwgg]

I knew about the payout but not per person. Pretty cool.

[@joshuaverkerk4532]

The payments are subject to federal income taxes, but still a cool benefit.

[@davidcopple8071]

I had a friend who grew up in Alaska. He said for kids Alaska is a blast. Because in the summer it's twenty four hours of sunlight. And the children are off from school. So according to him. You only went home to eat. The rest of the time you're out playing with your friends and if you get tired. You simply find a quiet place to lay down and go to sleep. And when you wake up again you just start playing with your friends. Well, at least the ones who are not also sleeping still. But he said it was a great childhood to grow up there.

[@markpage9397]

I live in Juneau Alaska. Juneau is the capitol of Alaska. I came up here 30 years ago on a vacation from California and I didn't go back. Alaska is a place that people either love or hate. I can't say that I hate the place! Alaska is one of those places that grows on you.

[@joeyindahl2593]

I wouldn’t mind living in Juneau , in Anchorage now , but the only thing that makes me not want to live there is the lack of moose hunting :)

[@markpage9397]

@@joeyindahl2593 I should inform you that Juneau is not a moose hangout. We don't have the kind of browse they like.

[@joeyindahl2593]

@@markpage9397 yea that’s the only reason I don’t live somewhere in the SE part of the state.

[@charlottedrolet9000]

Found this channel about 3 weeks ago. I have watched several videos. The one thing I quickly understood about Dad is he doesn't do the cold! He has been very consistent on that subject.

[@Knightowl1980]

Your sons intro make me smile every time. He’s so rambunctious and excited, he loves the cameras

[@Daniel-ct3np]

16:55 “I have a bloody feeling that we’re moving to Alaska” 😂

[@karlsmith2570]

3:12 "I've Heard Alaska's Really Expensive To Live There, Because It's So Difficult To Get Food There" Quite true, Jono. There are parts of Alaska that are so remote that they're not accessible by car, that they're accessible by plane or boat. Plus, because of how limited the accessibility of these areas is, whenever you shop for supplies, such as groceries, you'd have to stock up for at least 6 months

[@dwanemarsh4378]

My family is from south Texas, but my Dad had open heart surgery, and the Dr. recommended that he stay a while or live in Alaska, due to the much clearer air and such. I was in the Air Force at that time. So my parents moved there, with sister and her family also moving there two months prior, due to a new job. So, I waited til salmon fishing season, and we went there for a week on vacation. Went fishing with my dad and my brother, who came up at the same time. WE all caught some HUGE salmon (only allowed to catch ONE a day). The weather was good at that time, past the snow period. I saw moose, bears, and just about everything else. We took 4-wheelers to a secluded lake to fish. We literally got chased out of the area by a huge bear, who was definitely after us! Scared the hell out of me just how close he got! I went back 3 more times, and really enjoyed it. Clean air, very wild surroundings, and lot's of stuff to do!

[@gotham61]

What he didn't mention is that Anchorage has one of the highest crime rates in the country.

[@jcousins4177]

Check out the weather in Alaska's inside passage (Juneau, Sitka, etc.) The weather is milder and it still gives you easier access to hunting and fishing. It's almost like 2 different states of Alaska

[@stuartgillespie9235]

In the US, the quality of the lower education is largely about how much money the city/towns/states have and are willing to spend on education.

[@williambranch4283]

My grandparents moved to Anchorage the year before statehood circa 1958. Grandpa ran into a moose with his pickup truck ... the moose was unhurt; his truck was totaled. Grandma didn't need to hang up laundry to dry, she just stood it up, frozen, outside ;-)

[@terraxg1217]

Alaska north Of Anchorage is basically American Siberia but mountainous

[@Owlincoup]

Jono, don't let them win, stay strong, and move here to Texas! Always enjoy yalls videos and my doors always open when you come visit/scout for a place to live.

[@franciet99]

I lived in Alberta, Canada. You can see the northern lights there. You have the longer days in summer. The sun rises around 6am and sets around 10pm. The winters are not as bad as Alaska and tons of wonderful skiing. It might be easier to get citizenship in Canada than the US because of your connections to England. By the way, I’m sure it’s been mentioned previously but NYC and NY state are hugely different. The state is super gorgeous. Maybe check on the Adirondacks.

[@garycamara9955]

NYC sucks!

[@WillMuny]

Moved to Anchorage in 2015 and am never leaving.

[@katherinedinwiddie4526]

As an Alaska born gal I love this place. I lived in Elmendorf right outside of Anchorage. Airforce brat. I soon traveled to the lower 48 where I now reside.

[@theresabeck1029]

Another great video! Please , keep talking, I love hearing everyone in the family's opinions. Like you said, if people don't like it, go somewhere else 😊

[@alaskanmike]

Come on up to Alaska! Plenty to enjoy up here, the cost of goods up here aren't as insane as it's portrayed. Winter lasts from October-April. The summer is what keeps you here though; 18+hrs of sunlight, all the fishing and hunting you can dream of, and it does get pretty warm up here (90F/32C).

[@F.O.Cause.U.S]

Yep. Love the valley life.

[@BlizzardSeeker]

The last I know is that each individual member of a family gets a PFD dividend.

[@hardtackbeans9790]

Anchorage also has the worst earthquake in North American (recorded) history. I might have liked to have lived inland from Anchorage in my youth. But in Ahchorage . . . Naah. And it does get cold. Not terrible cold but still very cold. Visit there some late October to see what you think.

[@joeyindahl2593]

Rarely see the northern lights in Anchorage, too much light pollution

[@sheilahartsock6796]

Just come check us out. But check out the interior like Fairbanks.

[@troyshilanski380]

I agree with you. Im old and really dont like snow anymore. Dealt with it enough in Buffalo Ny for 50 plus years.

[@marcmiller789]

I lived in Anchorage for 3 years in the 90s. Alaska is nice, but Anchorage does have a big gang problem.

[@ilikeboobas]

i worked in Barrow AK for a year, I have been trying to get a job in AK for a few years now. I really want to move out there, while i do get interviews some local always gets it. ALWAYS.

[@F.O.Cause.U.S]

I lived in Barrow from 1988 to 1995. When and where did you work?

[@tanyamichelle3206]

Living is not for everyone, but it is worth visiting!

[@hardknox1917]

I live in America and not heard of anybody moving to Alaska, visit yes but none want to move lol

[@tanyamichelle3206]

Interesting, I know four people who care here to Alaska once and then moved here!

[@pddaawwgg]

Move to Alaska or anywhere in the US we welcome your family to come here.

[@AKGrown99664]

When people go to anchorage and say they have been to Alaska. That’s a lie. The true beauty is outside of anchorage. Born and raised in Seward. It’s gorgeous.

[@t-bone3599]

The best part of Anchorage is that it's only about a 30-minute drive to Alaska...😏

[@thseed7]

Alaska is stunning. Easily one of the most incredible places I've ever been. Probably not the best place to live if you have Seasonal Affective Disorder though. There's only a few hours of daylight for a good chunk of the winter.

[@michaeltipton5500]

I was stationed in Anchorage for 5 years, so I have quite a bit of experience there. I did like it but the winters are long cold and dark. You really need to love the outdoors, or you will go crazy. Everything is more expense there, but wages are also better too. It does have some sketchy areas as well but what city doesn't.

[@stevenjohnson2397]

Disabled American navy vet. I've traveled all over the US, and seen many beautiful sunsets and rises But the best I've ever seen, is in the middle of Atlantic ocean. No pollution out there. You'll see colors, that u didn't know exist.

[@garycamara9955]

Try the middle of the Pacific.

[@dennishinkle5010]

The mosquito should be the state bird.

[@wheredidthetimego8087]

My sister has lived there for 45 years. She would move if her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren didn’t live there. But I know her family loves it. During the winter they do most things inside. Malls, bowling etc. also during the winter they have to take Vitamin D every day because of such little sun. Which causes depression. They used to have the highest rate of suicide of any state.

[@eurekasquared9853]

This was one of your best videos! Here in West Florida it sometimes gets colder than Anchorage (because it’s on the coast). Js 😊

[@buckeyegirl16]

It may have improved in recent years (I'm not sure), but anchorage is known to have a pretty bad crime rate.

[@Meg0307]

I must say, it is not cold all year round in Alaska. Because the state is so massive the temperature varies depending on where you are. In Anchorage the average summer temperature ranges from 55-78°F (12.8-25.6°C).. and thats the average. Thats not that bad at all. If you can handle very long daytime in the summer and very long nighttime in the winter, than I think you guys would like Alaska. It would be worth a visit at the very least! The state is arguably the most beautiful state in America! Personally, I'd visit Juneau or Sitka, over Anchorage, though.

[@melissabill1640]

If you really want to move here, i just moved to Oregon and it is gorgeous. Washington state is too. And the winters are mild!

[@trinacarver-zg5ec]

If you want to really travel and see all the states, it would be so much harder to do that living in Alaska. So that’s about as much as you would see unless you had to plan a big trip each time. Leaving in the continental US, you have more options. ❤️🇺🇸

[@ScribbleScrabbless]

No sales tax in Oregon as well ❤

[@bintheredonethat]

My dad and his friends were fishing on Kodiak Island and one guy had an encounter with a Kodiak bear. One morning he was in the outhouse by the cabin they staying in when my dad said they heared a commotion going on outside. When they looked a Kodiak bear was on it's hind legs, rocking the outhouse back and forth. It stood as tall as the outhouse. Suddenly the door cracked open and an arm appeared with a .357 magnum handgun pointed straight up in the air. The guy cracked off several rounds and the bear took off. Not an occurrence you'd expect on a "normal" fishing trip, ;0)

[@marthashane5968]

The PFD is per person. The most I remember us getting in one years was $3,200

[@Fun.Guy.Forager]

You should listen to Kat your wife about moving there. Its probably on every Americans top list to go there. Yes kids would be eligible for the state payment which is rightfully theirs but technically can be submitted by the parents and claim them as dependents until they are 18 years old. Otherwise each person in the household gets that amount.

[@garycamara9955]

Uuuuuh no its not even remotely on my list.

[@yoni-in-BHAM]

I'm from Northern Washington State, and I have to say that Alaska is one of my favorite States! Actually I claim the ENTIRE WEST from Alaska, British Columbia, Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico; on down to Baja California in Mexico. Of course Hawaii is included on my list of favorites! 😁

[@Roboto2073]

You need to keep in mind that the violent crime rate is bad in Alaska. You get the long sunlight in summer, but winters you have really long nights. You may get at best, a glimpse of sunlight in the morning for 6 months as it is mostly dark after an hour in the morning. The alcoholism rate is really high there too.

[@DakotaDogProductionsAk83]

The violent crime starts are really not a good example of Anchorage. The statewide stats are so skewed because of what happens in all the remote villages.

[@Tbone1492]

Some parts of Alaska are much warmer then other's. Monthly paychecks if you don't work. You can find homes for $100k if you look carefully!

[@ronnierodriguez6247]

I lived in Anchorage for 16 years moved back to California

[@F.O.Cause.U.S]

I have been in Alaska since 1988. I have lived the the most northern city called Utqiagvik or Barrow all the way down to Anchorage and the Matsu Valley. We are a unique type of people up here. We don't put up with bs and we love our guns, wildlife and outdoors. We don't like it when out of staters move up here. They bring trouble we don't want. But on that note we are also the 1st to stop and help when help is needed. Also to be eligible for the PFD you have to be up here 2 years now. It is not bad living here. I have traveled and stayed in most of the other states and i have decided that i will die up here. I will never leave. We have a way of life up here you will never find anywhere else. Edit: the PFD comes out in October for direct deposit and then checks are sent out every week. Everyone is eligible for a PFD including babies. Plus Alaska also has over 100 earthquakes a day. Most you never feel and when they do strike, even big ones, there is very minor damage. My home has survived 2 earthquakes that were over a 7.0 and all that happened was some cracks in the drywall.

[@romaschild3]

Watch the 1990's TV show Northern Exposure.

[@Meg0307]

You just unlocked memories. I forgot all about that show.

[@romaschild3]

@@Meg0307 - They recently started streaming it for free on Amazon Prime.

[@jeri3808]

OK guys, you need to go up there, by plane or cruise ship this summer and check it out. I and my family lived in Anchorage for 5 years and loved it. So much to do.....so much to see and winter is not as cold as the northern states, i.e. Montana, north and south Dakota, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Michigan, etc. , etc. My son and I had motorcycles and it was fantastic. finally, cold weather clothing is state of the art.......light weight and very warm. Don't miss this summer's opportunity.

[@ionecuff6323]

I'm on team Kat! I have been to Alaska and it is more beautiful than words can describe. However, I would not live in Anchorage, I don't like big cities. Anchorage has lots of problems with drugs, homeless people, and addicts that will do anything to get money for more drugs (just like all big cities throughout the USA). I visited Alaska for 2 weeks in September. The leaves were changing colors getting ready to drop off in preparation for winter. I went to the smaller towns, villages, and of course some of the tourist sites. The train ride from Anchorage to Denali is a must! You will see sights that can only be seen by train. You will rivers with different colors of water (my favorite was the turquoise color and of course the pristine clear water). I was able to see the Northern Lights while at Denali Lodge. I had dinner with friends, so I was able to eat moose and caribou which were DELICIOUS AND SO TENDER! Seward, Homer, Kenai Peninsula was so BEAUTIFUL AND BREATHTAKING! As far as the cold temps, that is during Fall and Winter, however, the summer temps can get in the mid to upper 90s F. I watch several YT channels of people that homestead up there, they literally live off the land and are saving a FORTUNE! They hunt, fish, and have gardens to grow vegetables and fruit trees. I still want to go back to Alaska so I can fulfill my dream of catching a big Halibut and get a bunch of the huge shrimp that grows in the pristine waters there. The seafood there tastes a thousand times better than the fresh seafood I have had in different states, I think it is because the waters are so cold, pristine clear, and no waste or trash in it. The people there are very adamant about keeping everything clean, no trash thrown around. Kat, if you have the chance to go, I hope you will go in August or September, after the mosquitos die off and the temperatures are still beautiful. A lot of homes explode with color of HUGE FLOWERS!!! Just make sure that you carry bear spray with you when you go anywhere. I do hope you get to go & see Alaska in person, you will FALL IN LOVE!!!

[@heywoodjablowme8120]

Lots of crazies in Alaska. People go up there to escape and get off the grid.

[@brennanbourne]

If you like 10 months of winter, Alaska is your place! I, however, do not!

[@martykitson3442]

PFD is given to each eligible person, his description of the roadkill distribution is a little off, usually an able bodied lower income resident who has applied for the meat will go out, collect the animal feild dress it and bring half to the fish and game facility, that half is processed and given to handicapped people who cannot get out and collect it or to charities such as local food banks. Anchorage has no sales tax, other towns and boroughs do. And btw i hate driving in Anchorage during the rush hours😁 of course i live 3 hours drive out in the boonies

[@lynngatlin4469]

You get down in southern Alaska it's not that bad yeah there's winter but it's not as bad as one thinks

[@DustinHawke]

"You're gonna be a terrible investor, mate!" lmfao

[@williamharris8217]

wow, that is an awesome shiny belt !

[@abbysmallridge7676]

I couldn’t handle their state bird (mosquitoes)

[@charlesyeargan]

Alaska Gets VERY Cold

[@Meg0307]

In the winter.

[@RichSanDiego1969]

You guys brighten my day, Thank you

[@brendahowell6796]

There are alot of places that you don't live on top of each other. And places that are alot better if you ask me.

[@DamienWillis]

In America, sometimes student loan forgiveness is available to recent college graduates who volunteer to teach in remote areas. I'm not sure if this is the case in Anchorage, however.

[@jpoolboy59]

I think you need to check out different parts of the state because they’re winners are milder in some parts

[@garycamara9955]

$2,000 isnt enough to rent a house for a month. Its per citizen.

[@scottysmith9687]

You and your family should watch top 25 US national parks

[@BurntFrenchToast106]

I have a family living in Anchorage. Tried moving up there couple of times and looking for a job but I just couldn’t stick around lol. Idk why Asians move to colder regions. It’s beautiful, been there so many times but winter SUCKS. Also, that government money is per person if I can remember unless they changed it

[@billholemo2518]

I love your Channel!! 😅

[@JIMBEARRI]

It's a modern streetcar replica that runs on standard bus or truck tires. Here in the US, they're commonly used in tourist areas.

[@LisaC.-mebugyou]

Maybe you guys should just go visit Alaska just to see how everyone, especially pops there, what they would think about the state

[@garycamara9955]

The median price of a house here is $500,000.

[@garycamara9955]

Depends on where in California!

[@richardhumphrey5122]

I live in Anchorage and if you like to fish you can fish for salmon right down town

[@brianlewis5692]

Hi Leah! ☺☺☺ That's a caboose on wheels😄

[@Meg0307]

Trolly on wheels

[@James-tz7pe]

The money is per person they had one year it was over $20000 but probably about $1000 a year

[@DakotaDogProductionsAk83]

Life long Anchorage resident here, this guy is way wrong on a few of these things. property prices, It’s terrible. For what I paid for my 1100 square-foot house, in over half of the states in the lower 48 I could have twice as much house with twice as much property. And don’t even look at apartments, it’s ludicrous. The summer sunshine is SO absurdly wrong😂, yes, there is daylight when it should be dark, but it’s HARDLY sunny, it’s usually cloudy and or raining. 😢 If you can tolerate cold and dark for 7 months out of the year, then it’s good for you. Highly recommend you visit twice, once in the summer and once in the dead of winter

[@kevinhayes5944]

Good hockey programs.

[@jameswelsh598]

MOSQUITO Hope you like them

[@socket_error1000]

It is colder in Anchorage and that region. A summer day with a temperature of 70°F /21°C would be considered a warm day, T-shirt weather. The hardest part for people moving to Alaska (and the number one complaint I hear from transplants moving away trying it out) is the day/night cycle. Here is a way to know if you could take the day night cycles; If you are a person that can work an off hour shift like swing or graveyard, and sleep during the day, then you could easily cope with the long daylight hours. Same with the long dark days of winter. Especially if you have experience switching those shifts up regularly. If so your circadian rhythm is perfect for Alaska. The biggest issue is finding work there that can pay for the cost of living. Even fuel is expensive despite Alaska being a massive oil producer. Prices are high because there are no refinery (not enough demand to warrant building one) and have to have fuels refined in the lower 48 and brought back.

[@James-tz7pe]

Two of my daughters in Alaska for years

[@scottstewart5784]

If you want to save some money you could buy outside the city.

[@wiilli7685]

Alaska is best if you’re a lay back and an outdoor person. The Last Frontier State.

[@joeyindahl2593]

Every person gets the PFD after you e been a resident for a year. My parents banked all of mine until I was 18 and I had about 34k

[@craigchong3577]

per person, about 3,50 a gallon for gas

[@garycamara9955]

Thats really cheap gas! Its over $5 a gallon here!

[@ShoLowMan]

I know a few people who have more than 6 kids plus the the wife and husband each person in the household gets paid 2,000 or 1,000 lol crazy

[@jamesoliver6625]

Alaska - is pretty. That's as far as this Texas boy taking it. I live in shorts except for maybe two weeks a year. Too hot in Texas? That's why God invented the Highland lakes.

[@BubbaDidIt_Outdoors]

Great video, still think Texas is better. Yee Haw!! 🤠👍🇨🇱

[@TroySteele17]

Please look up North Carolina next.. It has beaches, mountains & everything in between. Warm weather 😉

[@makapan1]

I just get the feeling the Graham family might end up moving to Alaska. It might just happen.

[@richardhumphrey5122]

the PFD is paid to everyone who files of age 12 and up

[@arrobrewer2730]

4:50 2K per person 8K for your fam

[@troyshilanski380]

Id rather go live on a tropical beach. Even gilligans isle.

[@jamesfarris4922]

This is to miss Kat A good u tuber to watch This Alaska life it about their daily lives cost of living they also have children so they show actives for the family

[@kevinschultx7673]

Anchorage has a terrible crime problem. You don't escape city problems, even in Alaska.

[@DakotaDogProductionsAk83]

Most crime in Anchorage is pretty petty and usually relationship involved, like domestic disturbances. It’s quite a safe place to walk down the street at night and leave your car running while it’s warming up.

[@alteredaustin1]

It's not just too cold, it's insanely too cold and the real estate prices are just as crazy. .8 acres, 2,300 sq ft house, $575,000? OUTRAGEOUS. 8,548 sq ft lot, 1,632 sq ft house, $324,900 NOT A CHANCE. So I can enjoy 50F degree weather for a month before going back to freezing? These people are nuts. I have an 1851 sq ft house, on 6.42 acres with 2 stables in a normal climate that I paid $330,000 for. In a state with no income tax.

[@Carfan678]

I can't find a decent house for any less than $650k in my state 🤣

[@alteredaustin1]

​@@Carfan678 Sure. Does your state have twice the crime rate of every other state and an average temp of 44F? Probably not. PS - I just found a house for sale in HI for $195,000 and one for $110,000 in CA. The 2 most expensive states for real estate. Found one in WA FOR $99,000, the 3rd most expensive state. Weird that you can't find anything for less than "$650k" in your state. Except for that you're not telling the truth.

[@joeyindahl2593]

Alaska has no income tax

[@Carfan678]

@@alteredaustin1 did u miss the words DECENT sure u can find a shack that needs to be completely gutted inside and out but not anything that’s ready to move into. Idk where they hell u finding a $100k house in California, probably in Death Valley with absolutely nothing near it and house that needs to be completely renovated

[@alteredaustin1]

@@joeyindahl2593 Correct. 8 other states don't as well.

[@revtoyota]

Hmm. my comment disappeared.

[@charlesyeargan]

I'm A Texas Native

[@charlottedrolet9000]

Texas, yall need to slow down. Yall got everybody in the world wanting to come to Texas! I am a Georgia native and I am planning my vacation for the summer to come to Texas. It feels like I cannot get there fast enough. My son and I had different vacation plans until we went to Buckees. My son had the brisket sandwich and immediately started begging me to go to Texas for the brisket. I tried it and agreed. So now we are driving all the way to Texas and staying for a week just to eat!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@charlesyeargan]

Buccees

[@charlesyeargan]

IF Y'all Come To Texas Gotta Try The TexMex & BBQ

[@charlottedrolet9000]

@@charlesyeargan Omg, I cannot wait!

[@garycamara9955]

Do you wear a loin cloth?

[@DustinHawke]

Hmmm, weird video seeing as their population is down about 4,000 since 2010.

[@davidhardy5656]

Y'all sound more and more like Americans. Rent out your house, buy a farm here. If you dont like it you can always move back home. We can't wait until you get to come to Texas. See Y'all Soon. ❤