What BestPlaces Users Say about Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska has been ranked as one of the top places to live in the United States due to its stunning natural scenery and abundance of outdoor activities. However, living in this city may not be for everyone. According to many user reviews on BestPlaces.net, there are both pros and cons to living in Anchorage. Some of the common themes mentioned include the high cost of living, extreme weather conditions, and the friendly and welcoming community. Let's take a look at what some users had to say about their experience living in Anchorage.
- "Anchorage is a beautiful place to live, surrounded by mountains and the ocean. The outdoor activities here are endless, and the people are incredibly friendly and welcoming." - Sarah D.
- "The cost of living in Anchorage is quite high, especially when it comes to housing and groceries. However, the natural beauty and close-knit community make it worth it." - David S.
- "I love living in Anchorage, but the long, dark winters can be tough to handle. It's important to stay active and find ways to enjoy the winter months, otherwise, it can be a bit depressing." - Rachel M.
- "One of the best parts of living in Anchorage is the abundance of fresh seafood. The salmon and halibut here are unbeatable. Plus, the outdoor activities are endless and the people are always up for a good time." - Mark T.
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Favorite Place So Far - 1/14/2015
Lived in multiple cities in California, North Carolina, Texas, Alaska, and Nevada. Anchorage is easily the winner; yes, even over my San Diego hometown. If I could find work back up in Anchorage (Industrial Marketing and Business Deveopment), I would be there in a minute.
Blessed with natural beauty so intense it will put a permanent lump in your throat. Unpretentious social atmosphere. Wild critters that walk the neighborhoods (moose, lynx, bears, moose, weasels, moose). Housing is expensive. Restaurants are phenomenal, but expensive. Fantastic beer. Winter is magnificent.
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Kevin Elfrink - 3/4/2014
Kevin Elfrink has been a realtor in Alaska for over 18+ years. But what does that mean for you? It means if you are looking to buy real estate in Alaska, you can call him and avoid 98% of the normal frustrations most home buyers experience. How nice would that be? To finally have someone on YOUR side for a change! Give Kevin a call for a free real estate consultation to make sure you avoid the most common pit falls people make when buying or selling Alaskan property. Call now for more information
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Don't get too excited. - 8/8/2013
People like to say that there is always lots of things to do, which is far from it. I mean, yeah, if you are an avid skiier, or a snowboarder, then sure, you can be engaged in those activities about 7 month a year. But other than that..there is very little things you can do here. First off, it's hard to play outside when it's under 30 below.So If you want your children to spend all day sitting at home playing videogames, it's a great state for you. Second, every single decent artist or singer in US have forgotten that there is a state called Alaska. So in case you need your Lady Gaga fix, you better hop on a plane. Lack of museums, theaters, decent places to hang out really. There is quete a few nice restaurants though. I mean, what else you gona do, when it's so miserable outside? Eat!! One of the downsides if that if you want to go somewhere else, you'll have to endure hours and hours of flying and layovers. However, and it's a good thing, they do have a direct flight to my beloved
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great but a few downers - 1/19/2013
lots of active things to do. winter is just long so if you dont get out and play during winter it is way too long. nice camping but no other real cites to visit.
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People complaining about Alaska making no sense - 1/2/2013
Ok, for all of those complaining and wining about the state let me start by telling you that i don't live there but will be moving soon. But let me go ahead and go to the point. If you think you are paying to much for an apartment there come to Houston where i am paying $1355 a month in a real nice place and 770 sqft. that at night you hear nothing but gunshots, the ambulance, police etc from the evening till the morning!!!! i am moving there to find peace in a real nice place and enjoy what life has for all of us. If Seasons changes why don't you? Stop complaining and find a way to improve and change from wining to start living a better life. Nothing it's free in live and someone has to sacrifice, so may as well be you to improve YOU!!!
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housing - 12/3/2012
i have lived in anchorage for 17 years and although its absolutely beautiful here its very expensive. housing rentals are very high cost..example average to low end- 1bedroom-550-700, 2bedroom 700-1200. and 3 bedroom
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