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Jun 14, 2024 · The data shows that almost one-third of Alaska children (32%) have parents who lack secure employment and 28% of Alaska children live in households with a high housing cost burden.
Mar 31, 2017 · Begich acts as its own self-contained city throughout the winter, providing residents everything they need to survive the harsh season.
Feb 26, 2013 · I was so happy to find a recent post about living in Alaska. My only son and family were recently transferred to the Anchorage area. I am looking for a job and considering following them so I can be near my grandchildren ( and help lessen the blow).
Alaska is dark, expensive, and can be really isolating if you don't have a support system. People who move up completely on their own without a job or established local family/friends will find themselves completely alone, which can be too much to deal with. That's why we have such bad problems with substance abuse and violence.
- The Beauty is Unreal. I’ve been to many places around the world, and it’s hard to beat the natural beauty of Alaska. Between the lakes, glaciers, mountains, ocean, and wildlife…it’s stunning.
- Life Moves at a Slower Pace. The lifestyle up here lends itself to a slower pace of life. While you can still get some of the hustle and bustle in Anchorage, outside the city you don’t have that so much.
- Traffic Isn’t a Major Issue. Although locals may harp on the amount of traffic during tourist season, it’s nothing compared to living in many places around the US (especially near major cities and popular state/national parks).
- There’s No State Income or Sales Tax. Alaska is one of eight states with no state income tax. While there is no state sales tax, some towns and boroughs do have a local sales tax which averages 1.76%, which is still one of the smallest in the country.
May 13, 2021 · In Whittier, Alaska, almost the entire population of 318 year-round residents live under one roof. The apartment buildings—known as Begich Towers—went viral on TikTok when podcaster Olivia Snake (@livvontheedge) posted a video about the strange little town.
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Sep 23, 2021 · Reporter Morgan Krakow says the man-to-woman ratio is yet another thing about Alaska that sets it apart from the rest of the country, and it depends on where in the state you’re looking. Here’s a...
