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Last Updated: July 18, 2024 Although they’re thousands of miles apart, Alaska and California share some key similarities. As the largest and third-largest U.S. states by land area, both Alaska and California offer plenty of room to move around. Additionally, incredible scenery—and the potential for adventures on land, in the mountains, and on the water—characterize life in both states. If you’re planning a move between Alaska and California, we’ll help you make a smooth transition. Below, we’ll give you a lay of the land so you can compare life in both states and prepare for your move. Then, we’ll offer you our tips for a...

Living in Alaska is like living nowhere else. Buying a home in Alaska can be pretty different, too. In this article, we’ll show you everything you need to know about Alaska real estate. We’ll give you an overall lay of the land, walk you through the quirks of buying a home in Alaska, and answer the common questions we hear about the Alaska real estate market. We’ll also take you on a tour of the best places to live in Alaska, and then walk you through the whole home buying process from start to finish. You’ll leave with a solid foundation in Alaska real estate,...

Alaska is the sixth-most expensive state in the U.S. according to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center (MERIC). If you’re considering a move to the Last Frontier—and looking for ways to do it on a budget—you’ve come to the right place. Living an affordable lifestyle in Alaska means considering a number of factors—utilities, groceries, housing, and more. We’ll take a look at some of these factors and offer several overall recommendations for living economically in Alaska. But first, let’s take a look at the factors driving the cost of living in Alaska. Understanding the Cost of Living in Alaska Data from MERIC offers us...

A spirit of self-reliance is practically a requirement for moving to Alaska. If you’re considering a solo move to the Last Frontier, you obviously share in that spirit. Rest assured that you’ll find plenty of like-minded folks in Alaska.  That said, moving to Alaska alone isn’t always easy. To help you make a smooth transition—and increase your chances of making a move that sticks—we’ve compiled these eight tips for solo moves. They’ll set you up for happy, fulfilled, and warm (!) life in Alaska—and maybe even the start of the life you’ve always dreamed of.  #1: Take Alaska on a Test Drive When you’re considering a big, bold move to a place like Alaska, it’s tempting...

The wild beauty of the state of Alaska, its wide swaths of wilderness, and its relatively few highways attract many people to the Last Frontier. However, these factors can also make Alaska a challenging place to move. If you decide to relocate to Anchorage, it pays to have someone on your side who understands the state and its logistical challenges. You don’t want to pick just anybody for your Anchorage move. Below, we’ve compiled a list of Anchorage’s top moving companies. Use this run-down to kickstart your research and narrow the field to your top contenders. As we tell everyone, it’s smart to get three...

Did you know that nearly 40% of Alaskans call Anchorage their home? When you expand that area beyond the city of Anchorage to include the entire Matanuska-Susitna Borough, that percentage increases to 55%. In other words, more than half of Alaska’s population can be found within 25,258 square miles. That’s pretty extraordinary when you consider that the state encompasses an expansive 663,300 square miles. Maybe it’s not news to you that the Anchorage area is a popular one in Alaska—and maybe you’re considering a move there yourself. If that’s the case, our Anchorage-based team has compiled a list of nine must-knows to help you prepare...