Pros, Cons, and Variables to living in Anchorage - 3/18/2024
I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's.
Pros:
o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds, hunting areas, and winter outdoor sports. Nothing like hiking on a glacier in the summer!
o Different nature than most Lower 48 cities: moose, bears, fox, magpies, ravens, lynx, eagles, whales, mountain sheep/ goats, some coastal ocean birds. It won't be unusual to have a moose peaking her head through a drive thru window.
o Moderate summertime temps with plenty of daylight to do outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping.
o Certain job industries are predominant and/or strong. (i.e. oil and gas, medical, education, construction, service jobs, military & Government)
o Home and commercial construction can survive the harsh winters and even strong earthquakes. You get what you pay for when it comes to home buying. A decent home is selling for around $400,000. The best homes
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