How Expensive Is It To Live In Alaska?

[@alaska_realtor]

What questions do you have? Post them below!

[@firefighterlady]

How long dose it stay dark? We don't want to be in the city but close 25 30 minutes to a city. That is what we travel now. I couldn't do 8 months 😪

[@alaska_realtor]

Corrine F Where I’m at, it stays dark (there’s about 4-5 hours of light) for a few months around January and then it rapidly gets lighter. Alaska is huge so the light situation in south central Alaska is different from the light in Fairbanks and farther north. Some people really exaggerate for dramatic purposes.

[@alaska_realtor]

Corrine F It sounds like Eagle River/Chugiak would be a good option for y’all. How much land would be preferable for y’all?

[@JP-ic6fi]

What are gas prices like?

[@rebeccapierce9377]

Class A truck driver's, how much do they make in the area? I am thinking of moving there permanently but am nervous of trying to do this on my own.

[@raypenamora5419]

My dad came up here in ~1978 from the Philippines with a bag of clothes and $4000 now here we are in 2020 he has a, good job, a 4 bedroom house,and a loving family, I am very proud of what my dad has accomplished.

[@kaleblee5386]

FF8 you sound like your fun at a party

[@paperjoker9391]

FF8 i bet your fun at parties

[@thierryfucus8697]

how many filipinos

[@europeangorilla1143]

How can you legally move as a foreigner? I'm curious, I'm italian, i live in Italy, always wanted to move to US but there are no working visas for someone without any particular degree, Yet I keep hearing stories of ppl moving to us with a couple thousand dollars and a bag of clothes

[@Tatusiek_1]

@@europeangorilla1143 i hope u make it

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

I live in interior Alaska....no state income tax, no state sales tax, moderate property tax, at age 65 first $150,000 of property is not taxed. Every member of the family gets an annual Permanent Fund Dividend check ($992 per check last year, some years ~$2000). Our food and fuel costs are low because we garden/hunt/fish and burn firewood in wood stove..

[@nunupon1359]

Sounds like a very interesting and intriguing lifestyle

[@myrandadevinney9587]

I wanna move to Alaska but I'd need a job already set up I guess. I wish I had friends up there who owned a business and could employ me. I'd move my whole family there

[@drakewalker9170]

Can u help me get a job there 😅

[@abidnaqvi8485]

Let's trade lives. Thanks.

[@Jeanette.Hall71]

I lived in Vegas. So this sounds like heaven

[@destry1858]

To the rest of us in Alaska, Anchorage is like mini Detroit. I live outside of Fairbanks. I make 100k annually and own my home and land. The only bills I have is phone and power. Even with today's inflation doubled and our paychecks still the same, still doing fine.

[@slee7991]

Is fairbanks nice? I've been trying to convince my husband to transfer there (he's a federal employee) so it would be to wainwright. What outskirts are good to look into? If I may be so blunt were not taking a jab so we may get fired. We've been looking at states in which will support our individual freedoms and if so he would have to go to a city job. When he called the lady in fairbanks she said they have a 100% compliance rate which doesn't leave us much confidence standing alone in that fight. He called anchorage as well and the HR dept for the city told him basically to not move there or Alaska in general bc of crime, politics and that the winters are terrible she's been there for 20 years and said she and her husband are looking to move. If you have any thoughts on that.. Also how were you able to pay off your home/land? Were into homesteading but I fear winters might be too harsh to have say a dairy cow in those parts. Sorry I probably over spoke. Just trying to seek encouragement-we already moved from Washington state to Tennessee and I'm having a challenging time not being somewhere I find "beautiful" I miss WA State but not the politics.

[@MarvelousWesty]

I couldn’t afford it. I left after 8 years. Housing, high cost of fuel after Great Recession and spending nearly every dollar I earned exploring left me broke. Always will vacation but could never live there again unless I hit the lotto

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

No state income tax, no local or state sales tax, in some areas (Delta Junction, Nenana) no property taxes. A permanent fund dividend check for every member of the family. By hunting/fishing/gardening low food costs.

[@christinecortese9973]

Wish I’d moved up there years ago. I’m alone now, and probably all the things I wanted to do - hunt & fish for my food, haul & cut firewood - are beyond me as a widow. But I can still stay open to possibilities.

[@aidangrazulis5686]

Yes

[@Spiker2244]

I'm glad I found this channel... I'm currently trying to plan moving to Alaska post military... Want to try and find some land that I could get a house built on, of course, that's 20 years away but I am thinking to buy the land first and build closer to when I'd finally move once I retire from the air force, but still want to learn as much as I can about the anchorage area

[@frankparrish5657]

I would go anywhere except Anchorage or Juneau. After 2 winters and 2 summers in Fairbanks I decided I like sunshine. It was a fantastic experience even at 45 below. Smoked salmon, moose and caribou all taste great. You should defiantly do it. If you go, make yourself some fur mittens. No joke they are worth there weight in gold. Buy your land first and get a good toyo heater.

[@mattl1758]

Talking about the dividends. My sister and I visited a few yrs ago just before the dividends were sent out. The breakfast/lunch restaurants were absolutely dead. I asked the servers what was going on and she said it was the worst time of year for eating out. “In a couple weeks we will be busy as hell”. That blew my mind. Loved it there! The one place where pictures do it no justification whatsoever. Great channel. Subscribed

[@alaska_realtor]

haha! That's so true. Thanks for subscribing!

[@bryceandnicole2827]

Great info! We went to Alaska a few summers ago and it was beautiful!

[@alaska_realtor]

Glad yall enjoyed it! I still catch myself really having to take a minute to take it all in.

[@maryolinin125]

Winter lasts almost eight months. You have to clean snow every two hours during winter My daughter lived there for three years and I visited Anchorage in July

[@johnd942]

At least your daughter gave it a go!

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Winter (snow on the ground) is typically late October to mid April.

[@Anonymous-wb3nz]

No, it's 6 months..stop exaggerating.

[@oakleave]

I'm going to school at MSU to become a Nurse. I'm a veteran with a first time VA home loan and I'm considering where I would go if I ever decided to leave this place. Alaska looks like a sportsman's paradise, but I have no clue what it would take to get established out there, there seems to be a lot of logistical challenges.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Because there are few roads, for the best hunting and fishing charter a bush flight or buy a boat.

[@wntrnheaven]

Plan on moving within the next 5-10 years. May buy some land and what not

[@donc9275]

I've looked at quite a few multifamily properties and was surprised to see that heat was included for the apartments. Is it the landlords responsibility to pay for heat? What is the most common form of heating for an apartment building, electric, gas, oil, steam from a boiler (what fuel does a boilers use if they are used for heat)?

[@ohhFortune]

I thought he was gonna say milk is about $8-9 lol under $4? Mann i wish. Im from maryland where a gallon of milk is officially $6.78

[@alaska_realtor]

Yikes! That's pretty steep.

[@sbw89]

Damn dude, excellent info! I'm moving there within a year. I'm a paramedic so hopefully there are an abundance of those kind of jobs there... thanks

[@alaska_realtor]

Thank you! I can't imagine you'll have problems. There are a lot of jobs right now.

[@travismcclellan3413]

Alaska is sounding better and better, the cost of living in Southern Oregon is on average the same or more than Alaska. Interesting right?

[@alaska_realtor]

For sure! AK is getting closer and closer to average and is much more affordable than most people give it credit.

[@firefighterlady]

I am starting to think alaska is cheaper the new york state or about the same. Power is around 100 plus in winter... milk is around 3-4 bucks a gallon. Renting a place is a huge hit or miss. 300-1,000 really depends on who and where.

[@alaska_realtor]

Corrine F Alaska is going to be pretty close to NY on the expenses. Check out the calculator at smartasset.com/mortgage/cost-of-living-calculator. It’s the most reflective of reality from what I’ve found.

[@michaelargenta3856]

shhhhh..... Dont AOC and them that....

[@ginadelsasso288]

@@alaska_realtor if you are going to pay insane prices to live somewhere in this country..... At least Alaska is much prettier than New York.

[@shelbyindianajones3226]

i do electric distribution power work, have worked in oil/gas, so i think i can find a job easily but i know i am going to want a small, even dumpy as long as its warm cabin in the woods... away from people! my guy is a heavy equipment operator and a welder.

[@alaska_realtor]

There are going to be plenty of good options in the MatSu Valley. Let me know when yall have questions!

[@troyjones1826]

I visited Alaska this year and noticed right away that there is no annual vehicle safety inspection but I was amazed at how many vehicles had severe damage. Why are the sides of so many vehicles caved in?

[@alaska_realtor]

From my experience, it's because it's a transitory state and so at any time you'll always have a large portion of the drivers who have never driven on ice before on the road. So, that really makes a difference 🙂

[@emilyeast6924]

It is because of the difficulty of winter driving, black ice, and the fact that outside of the cities, the highways you will need to travel on (there aren't a lot of side roads) are only one lane each direction, very curvy, and have no street lights. So your only light is your headlights or the glare from oncoming cars. And it's common to go around a bend only to find a moose crossing or standing in front of you - with no way to stop or miss it.

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

We also have a permanent registration for vehicles older than 8 years old.

[@brownsamurai3070]

Planning my retirement now (still have 13+ years to go though) and I'm now leaning strongly towards being an expat. As nice as my paycheck is, it's just average, lol? My pension would only be a fraction of what I'm making, so I can't retire in Alaska or even here in California. But Ecuador...it's looking pretty good my friend.

[@alaska_realtor]

At least get up here for visits! :)

[@aquariusfriar]

I'm an artist. I like the cold. I am looking to just get out of Texas for personal reasons. Alaska has been on my radar for some time.

[@Anonymous-wb3nz]

I live in Alaska during the Summer and Texas during the Fall and Winter. Texas weather during those seasons is amazing.

[@stevestoecker2371]

Loved the video....loved your honesty. I know this was posted years ago, but never-the-less helpful guide of things to consider about moving or living in Alaska.

[@nl4729]

I decided to stay in Anchorage this winter, looking for a studio, or one bedroom apt., haven't seen anything below $1100 for a single!

[@vibezmissi]

Seriously thinking about moving to Alaska

[@TrevorJonescreator]

Interesting info Jamin! Thanks!

[@alaska_realtor]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching.

[@girlswithdacurls]

Such amazing content!! Love your videos - subscribed!!

[@alaska_realtor]

Thank you!

[@markcollins2704]

As somebody who works a forty hour retail job is it even in the realm of possibility to transfer to a Target up there and survive until I can get a fishing job or anything else that pay better?

[@alaska_realtor]

YES it is possible. There's a real labor shortage up here with so many people deciding they don't want to work. Seriously, if you want to work and you're in retail, you have a lot of opportunities up here.

[@chefsinatra]

I been thinking the same but just hesitant

[@everydayeverydayjane2997]

Wow friend you’re so informative. You give all the ideas without charging. And you do your due diligence. I can see if my people would flock to you and become your client. Thank you again.

[@marrlaenglish9679]

Do you a video on healthcare for seniors? How would you rank hospitals, specifically Orthopedic Surgeons?Thx in advance.

[@rosehauer3785]

Your videos are incredibly helpful. Living up there sounds like a dream.

[@alaska_realtor]

Thank you! Let me know what topics you'd like to see covered and I'd be happy to accommodate if possible :)

[@mushroomking8304]

I think that housing one has changed quite a bit since this video came out.

[@alaska_realtor]

I would also say that is the case lol

[@lindah6954]

OK I have not watched the video yet. After studying Alaska years ago. Depending on where in Alaska do you want to live? Living in a city is like most cities. Food prices will be higher because most items have to be train, truck or flown in. Live off the land you say? Your in for a world of hard work.

[@shannonr94sr]

Thinking about making this my move post-Grad as a new teacher. I know there are incentives from school districts. I have a four year old and I would love to give him a unique childhood experience. I’m from central Illinois and from what I can tell, cost of living here is comparable to where I am now.

[@alaska_realtor]

That would be an awesome childhood! I have great memories of living up here when I was growing up. What district are you looking at and what's your subject/grade? I taught myself for a while 🤓

[@javiuno2610]

Im looking into living in Wasilla after my Service ends in the army. Currently in Fairbanks

[@alaska_realtor]

Man, after Fairbanks Wasilla is going to feel really easy lol when are you retiring?

[@javiuno2610]

@@alaska_realtor in 3 years at most.

[@nicholasgeorgescu4148]

If I were wanting to join the Alaska State Troopers, how would moving there work ? Would I be able to make a good living?

[@alaska_realtor]

As a State Trooper? You would make a pretty good living. The challenge with that job is that you would spend a lot of time in more remote areas because AK is a big state. If that's your cup of tea, then it's great but for others it can be a little rough.

[@albertansah1373]

I love ❤️ Alaska because of the beautiful 😍 scenery and peaceful purposes like 👍 few people live in the state.

[@stanpersful4723]

I live in Ogden, UT and watched a shopping video on here at Fred Meyers. Went to the local Smiths grocery (both Kroger stores) and groceries here are considerably higher. Rent here is higher, and house prices are WELL above Anchorage. Will be there if all goes well in late September. :-)

[@alaska_realtor]

Awesome! Look me up when you're here.

[@stanpersful4723]

@@alaska_realtor I plan on it. Can't wait!

[@elijahhughes6455]

Teachers and dentist make some good money in Alaska

[@alaska_realtor]

Yes, they do indeed!

[@michaelbeasley4923]

Your food cost seems really low. Are you supplementing your groceries with hunting and fishing?

[@alaska_realtor]

@@michaelbeasley4923 A bit but also keep in mind this video was published 4 years ago

[@lanenagg]

Hi , so I've been looking to move out of CT. Alaska actually cought my eye , where is the most affordable cities in Alaska. I'm also single and planning to move down with my fur babies but wanna make sure I'm making the right move.

[@alaska_realtor]

Hi Hilda! Great question. The most affordable area to live in is going to be the MatSu Valley, while working in Anchorage. What about AK appeals to you?

[@SarahWilk100]

I come from CT!

[@cedricnas6911]

Hi Sir. I am a Filipino. I am here in the Philippines with my wife and 1 son. We wanted to live outside the Philippines for good(especially in Canada or in Alaska). Is migrating to visa difficult? And what should we do?

[@Fionaharrold]

Interesting, I love the content,. Thank you for sharing, you got a sub here!

[@alaska_realtor]

Fiona Harrold Thank you!

[@timhealy7335]

I know you posted this a while ago but I'm hoping your still watching the comments. I'm a retired Vet, on a pension of around 3k a month. Would that be enough? Its just me and my dog. Ive seen 1 bedrooms for under 1000 in Anchorage. Any help would be cool! Thank you!

[@alaska_realtor]

Hey Tim! You can certainty make that work, but it all comes down to where you're willing to live. Check out what's available online and compare it to the APD crime map. That will give you a good sense for the area.

[@dorene5313]

I live on fixed income I believe I could make it in Homer or Ketchikan in a rental what do you think Dorene

[@alaska_realtor]

Without knowing your income, I couldn't really say one way or the other

[@dorene5313]

I believe I could too as long as the rent is reasonable

[@dorene5313]

ISO 1 or 2 bedroom(for guest/family) fully furnished. 700-800 a month with hopefully some utility included.

[@dorene5313]

Ketchikan has apartment for rent, i have seen them on realtor sites. Even on Creek st(my fav place).I don't want to be completely excluded from people, I'm easy going and love ppl. Ketchikan is my 1 dream to live.

[@TheHookedPear]

I’m an electrician looking to move away from my little country town in North Carolina and Alaska has always been on my list. Thinking of making 2021 my year for change how is the with market for people in the trades in Alaska

[@alaska_realtor]

That's awesome man! Every contractor I've talked to is slammed right now. Keep in mind, that might not apply to EVERYONE, but that has been my anecdotal experience. Do you want me to put you in contact with a local electrician who might be able to give more information?

[@jamesclendenen9000]

I'm on the trades here good electricians are gold

[@TheHookedPear]

If either of you could point me towards an electrician in the Fairbanks area. I’m looking to move in mid January and I’m trying to get work set up before I get there. I’d be a valuable asset to any company especially industrial/commercial work but also in residential. My plan is to get my license when I get there I currently have the hours to get a masters license jest haven’t been able to take the test due to time

[@TheHookedPear]

@@alaska_realtor yes if you could point me towards a company in the Fairbanks area I am looking to move in mid January and am trying to get with set up

[@TheHookedPear]

@@jamesclendenen9000 you know of anyone needing good help in the Fairbanks area?

[@MrAscroggin]

My wife is a LPN. I’m a Security Supervisor newly as of December. I’ve been in law enforcement since 2002. We have a 10yr old n 5 yr old. I have no idea if we can afford it. My wife and I came up there in 2009 n fell in love with Homer area and Seward.

[@alaska_realtor]

At your current income where you live now, not likely. But at the income you would be making up here, I believe it's very likely that you can. It all comes down to your lifestyle though.

[@MrAscroggin]

@@alaska_realtor I'm not sure how we would find out with the income up there. We just like fishing, hunting and being outdoors. Not material family, just want a small house 1500sq ft or less.

[@susanwillet6017]

We left Seward last month after 12 years. City council there does not care about the residents, only the tourist industry. Families are leaving there. Too many tourists in the summer, dead in the winter. Do not count on the PFD. It is not enuf. The snowbirds work the system and get away with it. Is is beautiful, but that won’t feed you.

[@alaska_realtor]

I'm sorry to hear that Susan. Would you be willing to chat about Seward sometime? I've heard so many conflicting stories about it and I want to make sure my perspective of the issues in each town are accurate.

[@albertansah1373]

Alaska is so big and only few people live in this big second to Texas state.???I live there for five years and couldn’t find housing.

[@Kim-eh2ov]

Lived there for five years but couldn't find housing? So then where or what did you live in for five years

[@mindthegap666]

Great videos, glad I found you! I'm curious on finding rentals that are ok with two med size dogs in the Anchorage area. Also quality boarding if work needs me out of town. Thanks again!

[@alaska_realtor]

Lots of rentals up here are pretty flexible about pets. Anchorage, in general, is a pretty dog friendly town. You'll find a lot more single homes than apartments etc that are OK with dogs.

[@joshmakin2383]

I'm looking to move off grid in Alaska is land affordable near egle Alaska? Great video man

[@nottodaynsa4782]

Not Cheap, but there's places close by

[@nottodaynsa4782]

Eagle river is not off grid lol

[@fatguygetsmad6954]

I want to start a life there

[@haleeeaton2828]

Is it possible to move to Alaska with about 6000$ with small amout of luggage one way. Me and my gf are moving there to live in a cabin off grid and I'm just trying to find the cheaper best way to get there and where to live.

[@alaska_realtor]

Got it, is the $6000 before or after you've moved up here? Do yall already have jobs lined up?

[@keepupwithliv]

This was so interesting!

[@alaska_realtor]

Thank you for watching!

[@michaelargenta3856]

I'm trying to bulk up too ...

[@cole9822]

Is it true that fruits and vegetables can be very expensive? I have heard a bag of grapes can go for around $10. This fact alone scares me away!

[@alaska_realtor]

It is most expensive, but the average salary is also higher. I spend about $200 a month on groceries as a single guy who eats a lot of healthy stuff.

[@cole9822]

@@alaska_realtor oh thats not bad at all, thanks! Also I dont know if I will be able to find job up there, I am a computer engineering student and have searched for those kind of jobs there but cannot find any online.

[@iversonjcameron]

@@alaska_realtor go to medillin colombia to party like a lot of civilian military contractors i meet when im down there....the medical cant be beat if your older.....the "fun" is beyond words.....youtube it

[@maggiemathe8293]

Me and my soon-to-be husband really want to move to Alaska (we live in Arkansas now). I’m in the HR field, and my fiancé is in machining: are there many opportunities there for these fields? We’d love to live more out of town; are these properties more or less affordable than living in a city such as Anchorage?

[@victorialorusso2489]

Hello, I considering moving to anchorage for flight school. Currently I am in Oklahoma and it's 4,000miles away. I would also be moving in winter. I have a Chevy Spark and it's a tiny little thing. I drove it in Boston for three winters and it was alright but I'm guessing it wouldn't be sufficient in AK?

[@alaska_realtor]

You know, I actually drive a Honda Civic hybrid in the winter, and I do just fine in Anchorage. There might be some roads you have to be more aware of, but you don't necessarily NEED a huge vehicle.

[@jonnybyrne989]

Ha no way, I live in Oklahoma city, an was thinking about living in Anchorage....

[@mountainhobo]

Interesting topic, but the background music competing with your narration is tiresome.

[@alaska_realtor]

Yeah, I decided to step away from background music. It's too easy to not do it right and it's usually just distracting without adding anything.

[@Vagabond_Valentine]

I'd be the dude walking through the forest and on the mountains, however I'm poor af

[@carguy03]

Me and my wife were looking to move up there near Fairbanks or Anchorage area she works in Pharmacy and I work in retail we have a plan to be theretwo to three years it's such a beautiful place

[@alaska_realtor]

That's awesome man! Have yall visited up here before?

[@carguy03]

@@alaska_realtor i havent.. she has

[@syedshariquebabar3193]

Nice and worthy video.I am planning to migrate to Alaska from middle East. I know that is future.It touches arctic ocean which has crude oil,so one easily guess wealth is there,second most essential is fresh water source Alaska has 12000 rivers.So major items it fulfills energy and water source.Only thing which worried me their heath care system.If you have any info about it please reply.

[@alaska_realtor]

I know our healthcare is going to be more expensive than other places, but if there are any major medical issues (think brain surgery) you can always fly to Seattle within a few hours. It's been my experience that you would never have to leave the state though. Does that answer your question?

[@karet197]

Also could you live in Anchorage without a car? How is the public transportation there?

[@alaska_realtor]

Technically you could, but it wouldn't be as fun because the state is huge and a lot of the fun things to do will require a vehicle. I'm assuming you're looking at Anchorage?

[@rigoramortis6561]

Let’s talk moving to bigger places (more populated) like Anchorage, Fairbanks, vs smaller towns. If someone moves from lower 48 to Alaska which is best? Start in a more populated place and move more rural later or?

[@alaska_realtor]

Rigora Mortis That is typically my recommendation to start with something in Anchorage or the MatSu valley and then after you’re comfortable with the winters, decide if you’re ready to take a plunge into the interior like Fairbanks or something on the Kenai Peninsula. Fairbanks is bigger than most towns, but their climate is also MUCH more extreme than south central Alaska’s. I’ve seen people jump into the interior right off the bat and they didn’t really like it because the extreme climate wasn’t something they eased into. Does that make sense?

[@albertansah1373]

Alaska is very good 👍 but very expensive and national security system of everything exported from lower 48 states to keep the northern country alive.???The state pays you yo live there but the price is very expensive period.

[@ErickSchmidt-ej6rb]

Id like you to do a updated video on this

[@HooLeeYo]

I currently live in Hawai'i but have had my eye on Alaska for some time. My current field of employment is Property Management. Would Alaska be a good choice to live under this field?

[@alaska_realtor]

Jay C of course. The biggest show in town is Weidner. My brother works there and could give a lot more insight. If you’d like, I can see if he would be willing to answer your questions? The rental market is pretty strong in Anchorage.

[@HooLeeYo]

@@alaska_realtor That sounds great, thank you!

[@alaska_realtor]

@@HooLeeYo Perfect! Text me at 907-229-1792 or message me on my Facebook Page (Jamin Goecker - Realtor) and I'll connect yall. facebook.com/GoJaminRealEstate/

[@HooLeeYo]

@@alaska_realtor Will do, I will text you shortly! Mahalo! Right now, I am simply doing alot of googling for info. So far, Anchorage is exactly what I'm looking for!

[@understanding_theBible]

How much would it cost to live off grid essentially? Can you find cheap rural land?

[@alaska_realtor]

You can, but you would have to really define what you're looking for and what part of the state you're looking at. When you say off grid, do you mean you just want some privacy or that you have to get there via plane only?

[@understanding_theBible]

@@alaska_realtor Via plane only would be ok. But privacy is fine too.. I have been looking around at properties and i see i can get land for about 20k for 15 acres. But what would be the cost to move there. To get everything set up. I would build my own cabin.

[@rubenespinosajr4553]

I don’t know much about homes but, it seems to me that in a lot of the states with colder weather that houses have a basement and, while looking at houses for sale in AK, it seems like no basements are found. Is there a reason for that?

[@alaska_realtor]

I think there are a few reasons. Number 1, if there's a basement there's not going to be a lot of light and Alaskans love the sunlight, so why have a lot of space where you don't have it? Secondly, that space might a little more challenging to heat. Because the ground is cooler, it can be tough keeping it warm year-round. That's just been my observations. Where are yall looking for a home?

[@MarvelousWesty]

@@alaska_realtor or maybe the cost of constructing a home in Alaska is significantly higher than the lower 48? Building a slab on grade is faster and cheaper. Has nothing to do with sunlight at all. And I worked in the new construction industry for several years. There are plenty of homes in the Eagle River suburb and Wasilla / Palmer area that have walk out basements.

[@framusburns-hagstromiii808]

Overall cost of living offsets the Pfd and then some. Everything is much more expensive..wages may be higher but need to be because of higher prices. Anything bulky needing to be shipped here(just about everything) is very spendy and some things you just can't get because of shipping restrictions.if you are used to shopping online free shipping isn't offered by a lot of companies and you must pay through the nose. Lumber is insanely expensive and so new homes are going sky high..this is 2024 and this video is 3 years old. Things have gotten much more expensive since Covid....my advice..go somewhere else..Montana, Idaho and Wyoming offer much the same scenery and environment....

[@taylorkesner2812]

Hi are there many manufacturing / assembly jobs . Or do you know of which areas would be good for those kind of jobs

[@alaska_realtor]

There aren't a whole lot of jobs like that in AK. But there are some canning jobs available during the summer.

[@captaincornhole7317]

God bless America! I am hoping to expat from Canada to Alaska and live in the land of the free and home of the brave!

[@alaska_realtor]

Come on over, and contact me when you do!🏠 don't forget to subscribe for more Alaskan market updates😊

[@persephonelus7426]

from someone wanting to move to alaska, how would you recommend someone going about looking for a house or an apartment? looking online to just going in person???? is finding work easy? how are the universities out there?

[@alaska_realtor]

That really depends at what stage of the process you are at and how long you plan on living up here. Have you visited before? Work really depends on your industry right now. If you're in hospitality, it can be tough just because our tourism is taking a hit this year from covid. What jobs would you be searching for? I'd be happy to talk it over in a lot more detail. 907-229-1792. Give me a call and let's chat a bit!

[@LA-se3qq]

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[@LA-se3qq]

@@alaska_realtor your spot on. Oh. Alert seasonal employment people, have a 2nd back up. My ex husband, auto body, didn't know. Crashes/shops, fall, mostly winter, than slush months. After that. Better have nuts saved or "that in between gig". He didn't. I was Fred Meyer's in Palmer. We lasted 08 to 10. Your correct. You must be local there. ☺

[@Anonymous-wb3nz]

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[@americasfavoritehoarder]

I subscribed. Im really thinking about moving.

[@alaska_realtor]

That's exciting! Do you have any questions?

[@luitoro8995]

Thank you for the video very informative.

[@alaska_realtor]

Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe for more real estate updates.

[@Arkansasamarine77]

My family and I are moving to Alaska in mayish time frame are we eligible for the dividend next year ?

[@alinaeem27]

Great information! Thank you

[@alaska_realtor]

Anytime!

[@philonufriychuk4330]

what jobs hire the most? what industry?

[@alaska_realtor]

Good question! Check out a video on have on the channel about jobs up here in Alaska where I discuss what industries are hiring the most right now.

[@binzsta86]

Exotic dancer.

[@troywilson3679]

How would an Australian family move to Alaska, regarding green card or what ever you call it over there?

[@alaska_realtor]

You know, I can't say for sure. I may bring my transaction coordinator on to talk about it, as she is originally from Germany and went through that process.

[@kristinadamic2942]

I’m interested in moving there with my husband and 4 children. What do you suggest we do to get started? The Process?

[@ArcticSeabee]

Anchorage is pretty hectic. I have a wife and 2 kids, and we got by pretty well up until COVID hit. Right now I'd say the best places to raise a family would be either the Palmer/Wasilla area (cheaper with plenty of jobs) or the Kenai peninsula, which is also cheaper and much safer than Anchorage. Craigslist or realtor.com will give you a solid indication of the cost of housing uo here.

[@alaska_realtor]

Mark is certainly on the right track. I would add that it's important to really define why AK is appealing to you and your family and let that guide you. Finding a job is important, and then figuring out your basic budget, etc. Here's a video I made about this exact topic. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJOmmnWPoNuJb8U

[@jonathanclayton3918]

How is the construction industry in Alaska? I'm from the UK with digger and dumper licences building new houses here. Alaska really appeals to me

[@alaska_realtor]

Dude, if you have those skills you will not have trouble finding work here. It's a developing state.

[@genericalaskanexplorer4470]

So when I lived in Juneau I was making about $7 more an hour Then the people that we're working for the same Company in Anchorage. Also if you're gonna live up here get a good camera I really didn't get into photography Until after I moved out of Juneau and moved To the interior . Even if you just post Your photos on Facebook like I do it's a fun hobby up here.

[@chrismichon7001]

What if you work in the fish processing industry? I'm moving to Sitka

[@alaska_realtor]

You know, I can't answer specifically about Sitka but check out the data in the description section and that will give you some guidance. Also, check out a podcast episode on "Alaska Journey" in which I talk with a skipper about the commercial fishing industry. You will probably glean some good info from that!

[@sherriewilsey8613]

I live in Wasilla, AK, have been here for 5yrs. Alaska is truly the last frontier, the mountains are hauntingly beautiful in the winter, not to mention man's wonderland for fishing and hunting. However each year it gets more expensive. The housing market is ridiculously outrageous, to rent and to own. You must realize everything must be shipped up here, which increases prices. The winters are long and dark. The education system up here sucks. Teen suicide is 3rd in the nation. This is not where I would want to raise a family. If you do your research you'll find this is not the place to retire either, unless you have tons of money. Most definitely take the opportunity to visit Alaska, it's beyond AMAZING! Consider carefully though before moving up here.

[@xXUGKsCopEzzXx]

Is it more expensive to live in Fairbanks than anchorage? Or are they similar?

[@alaska_realtor]

I'm going to publish a video that addresses this in a few weeks, but Fairbanks is more expensive because their cost utilities is about 40% higher than the average.

[@hi-cz9rj]

Hello I have a question I was planning on Saving money from my part time job for a year then move and try to get a full time job there. Do you think with a full time job at a minimum wage will be fine to get a small studio or apartment.

[@alaska_realtor]

hi That should be possible, but obviously it depends on the apartment and the job. I managed to be very comfortable as a server with a roommate. Have you checked out the local apartments?

[@NancyGstt]

How much do you pay per kilowatt hr for electricity? What is an average monthly water bill look like if you have city water? What do you pay a month for Internet? cable tv? Thank you

[@alaska_realtor]

Numbers like that are going to be so general they're virtually useless. :) I do know that the utilities in AK are going to be about the same annually as other states because in the summer we don't use the heat AND Alaska homes don't have AC. Also, hardly anyone turns on lights because the sun is out so much. As for cable TV, I'm not sure about that. GCI is going to be the only provider in town, so I would give them a call. Does that answer your question?

[@onedawg08]

I would love to move up to alaska and i can get there but wont have enough to buy a home is it possible to do that

[@prettipink2lips946]

Ok, here's my question: (I'm in Sitka, resident now but from Washington State) and I want to know if ALL of the tap water in Alaska (that isn't Sitka) some shade of brown or another (with some variety of foam or scam or bubbles or ______)?? I've been to Ekuk/Dillingham, Kenai/California and Anchorage and nowhere is it clean/clear/odors free like Sitka. I want to know if it really is everywhere, so is it? Save me some time/travel/effort and tell what you know about brown Alaskan municipal water (or not), please?? TY

[@connorrousseau9972]

so my husband is wanting to move to anchorage in next two years. he works will ali security company, i know u guys have it there and i know pay is 16 an hour. i dont work. would we be stable and not end up homless?

[@toliveischrist950]

Like Hawaii, Alaska has been hit hard because of Covid and lack of tourism.

[@Pinktoolgirl]

Good info! Its nice having a range and idea of what you would spend on the market. Are these prices for homes that need renovations or were you referring to new builds?

[@alaska_realtor]

pinktoolgirl thank you! Those are all houses combined, but it would usually be significantly less for a house that needs renovations. Obviously, though, location, location, location :)

[@jasonneisinger7674]

I would like to find some place out in the bush

[@JonathanJones33]

What is the commute from Palmer/Wasilla area to Anchorage like? About how long of a commute is it? How is the highway during winter months if I were to commute to Anchorage for work? Would you say 4x4 is necessary or is my front wheel drive Cherokee sufficient? Are there homes for sale under $200,000 in the Palmer/Wasilla area or surrounding areas? I would probably be applying for a USDA home loan for first time buyer with zero down. Any info would be appreciated, thank you so much!!

[@sierraward4791]

I just saw this today, I am considering a job as an aircraft mechanic in Alaska and I was wondering should I get a four wheel drive vehicle? I currently drive a small subcompact car which is very economic but it's front wheel and low to the ground, would this vehicle be a problem to have in Alaska?

[@alaska_realtor]

I drive a Honda Accord hybrid with no winter tires and I get around fine. It all depends on where you're going to be driving though. If I lived where there are a lot of steep hills, yes I would get a 4 wheel drive.

[@sierraward4791]

@@alaska_realtor it'd be Anchorage that I'd likely move to and the roads don't seem to bad in the pictures I google but that's about all I can do. Thank you 😊

[@alaska_realtor]

@@sierraward4791 Absolutely, you should be fine! Now when it starts melting, you have to pick your battles carefully with hills but that's a thing you'll learn as you get more comfortable

[@alaska_realtor]

@@sierraward4791 I'm going to be posting some videos in 360 driving through Anchorage in the next few months, so that will give you a good feeling for the road conditions.

[@sierraward4791]

@@alaska_realtor that would be awesome definitely, thabk you for your advice and help. It's less scary to move to another state when you kind of have an idea of what to expect

[@user-kb9eh7dx8y]

Very interesting video 👍 Could you reduce the music level please on future post .. Very informative thanks From London GB

[@MathewMount]

I saw your video, and I have been looking at a job in Fairbanks, Alaska. I have lived in northern Illinois for most of 40 years. I was wondering if the rental market is good enough that I could get an apartment after getting off of a flight in October or November with little money down. Also, could I rent and drive a snow machine to work on city streets or would I need to rent a truck or something like that.

[@cubwidow]

You don’t drive snow machines and ATVs on city streets. You need a vehicle. Be aware that Fairbanks is colder and doesn’t have natural gas for heat. Oil heat is typical. Supplementing with wood is harder as there are EPA air quality restrictions on wood heat in Fairbanks. So your heat bill is higher there than other places in AK.

[@davidgrant8994]

I'm looking to move to Alaska from Maine. I'm hoping to get a job with Alaska Department of Transportation. Can you give me an idea if it is better to move to the coastal areas like Homer Alaska or if I could move to Wasilla, Palmer, Anchorage, Fairbanks areas and still be able to live comfortably from a financial standpoint? I'm wondering about the income for AlaskaDOT and I'm doing research there

[@ealmeyda11]

How is the law enforcement in AK?

[@alaska_realtor]

How are they in what way?

[@CommonTerryComedy]

My dream spot. But I’d wanna be up there with $$ in the bank. Like an early retirement spot.

[@alaska_realtor]

A lot of people buy a summer home in Alaska, and spend the cold winters out of state. Let me know when you're ready to look for your dream home in Alaska 😊 don't forget to subscribe!

[@gabrielleayala96]

I want to be close to a hospital/some civilization (I have a special needs child but want to be on my own as well have privacy, be able to hunt/fish, let my dogs run etc what area would you recommend

[@EthanL21800]

Fairbanks or Juneau are the only other “major” cities and both have a similar population of 35k but those are out there

[@bellican48]

I would love to live there it's beautiful