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Helpful Articles - Living in Alaska

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...

In the wake of coronavirus, many people are embracing significant life changes. Some have swapped careers. Others have modified their marital status by proposing, prompting a double-digit growth in engagement ring sales, according to the Washington Post.¹   And still others have taken the opportunity to finally move to that bucket-list location they’d long dreamed of. With remote work becoming a reality for more and more workers, moving to an idyllic destination has become as simple as, “Why not?”  Is Alaska that dream destination for you? If so, you might be interested to know where other recent Alaska residents are headed. We sifted through all the data to uncover the latest “hot spots” in Alaska, so you can see what areas have been trending over the last 10 years.  By the way, we’ve done enough bush moves to recognize that...

Is it true that you can get paid for living in Alaska? Yes – As long as you meet the eligibility requirements for Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). Payments are issued starting in June each year to every Alaska resident who qualifies.  If you’re moving to Alaska and want to learn more, we’ll show you exactly how it works. Payouts in the last 10 years have ranged from $878 to $2,072, so it’s well worth your time to understand whether you’re eligible and how to register for your dividend.  Curious where the money is coming from? First, we’ll take you through some quick history on the Alaska Permanent Fund.  What Is the Alaska Permanent Fund? ...

When you’re contemplating a significant move to a place like Anchorage, you might mentally “try on” your new hometown, much like stepping into a dressing room and pulling on a new outfit. While envisioning the different aspects of living in this new area, you might find yourself running through things like what Anchorage neighborhood you’ll live in, what your neighbors might be like, where you’ll work, what kind of schools you’ll send your kids to, what the surrounding areas will look like—and how you’ll spend your time off. Although we named it last on our list, the activities you’ll engage in during your leisure time...

The city of Anchorage has been called many things, “North Seattle,” “the closest city outside of Alaska,” and “the largest small town you’ll ever live in” among them. But no matter what you call it (or whether you consider it “real Alaska!”) we love it. Anchorage has it all: moose, glaciers, salmon fishing, and outdoor living—right alongside Shakespeare, jazz, single-origin coffee, and craft beer. In other words, Anchorage offers a ton of amenities on par with any mid-sized U.S. city, and yet the wilderness is just a short drive out of town. If you’re thinking about moving to Anchorage, let us give you a quick...

Travel + Leisure magazine might have ranked it the “worst-dressed city in the United States,” but its residents have found plenty to love about living in Anchorage, Alaska. Its current population of around 280,000 puts it on par with Newark, New Jersey, and Orlando, Florida. However, Anchorage is by far the most populous city in Alaska. (The next two largest cities are Juneau at 31,974 inhabitants and Fairbanks at 30,917!) As a result, Anchorage comes with the kinds of conveniences you’d expect of a cultural center: restaurants, museums, galleries, and more. That being said, as with almost every location in Alaska, you’re never far from...