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.
based on 83 ReviewsGet to know Anchorage with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Anchorage
Weather in Anchorage - 8/7/2008
Winter is painfully long and dark, even more so if your not into outdoor winter sports. Summer, especially June, can be marvelous. Lots of daylight hours to spend doing all things outdoors, from gardening to
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Weather Overall - 7/2/2008
Greetings! I have lived in Anchorage for over 20 years. Alaska is generally known for it's winter weather, but we do get some fine conditions in the summer. Today for example, 2 July 2008, it is almost cloudless, near 70 degrees F, and absolutely beautiful. The summer this year has been a bit cooler than usual with highs in the mid to low 60s, and lows in the 40s and 50s. I always say that sunny and 70 is a "shorts and T-shirt" day in Anchorage. We have been short on those days this year. You can see Mt McKinley from my office near the Anchorage International Airport. (That's over 100 miles away!!) On the longest summer days around 21 June, the sun doesn't really go down, and the late evening is like twilight. That's why they call this the Land of the Midnight Sun!
With that said, we do get plenty of winter also. Snow usually shows up in Anchorage about mid Oct or after Nov 1st, and lasts until about mid April. Highs in the winter are usually in the mid teens
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Anchorage, - 6/29/2008
The winters are long, but not as severe as winters in the East. The climate is dry and the snow is powdery. It's the length (9 months) that makes winter a challenge. I actually prefer the Anchorage winter to New
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Want to live here? - 6/8/2008
This is the most beautiful state you can live it. The air is wonderful. During the spring (there is no summer) everything is green and beautiful. Don't expect blue skies often, and the temperature stays rather low. So far, and this is June, the temperature hasn't gotten above 59. The hiking is awesome, but watch out for bears and moose.
If you like grey skies and lonnnnnnnnnnnng winters, then this is the place for
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nice place - 5/3/2008
We have only lived in Anchorage for five months, but really like it so far. We came in the middle of winter and it was bizarre. the sun didn't come up until after 10 am - maybe 11. and it got dark very quickly. the first place that i've lived where the sun comes up and sets in the south - way down on the horizon all day! Anyway, there is a lot to do here - outdoor activities, that is. fishing, hiking, biking, all winter sports. The hardest part for me so far is that winter is
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Just another dirty city? - 4/22/2008
I've lived near the center of Anchorage for 20 years. Traffic has increased tremendously. Gang related crime was not recognized by the local police in 1990, but it was here. Now they can't help but notice it. Residents don't have much confidence in their ability to deal with it. If you like to hunt and fish, etc, this is the place to be. If not, this is just another dirty city. Really, it ain't nothin special. And the winters are long, dark, and lest I forget to mention . . . cruel. If you like to garden. . .forget it. The season is too short. You can't grow much in two and a half months of
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A+ Health Care in Anchorage - 3/21/2008
Coming from Houston, Texas to Anchorage we were completely wowed by the quality of health-care we found here. My mom is a nurse in Houston and my husband and mother-in-law (who also lives in Anchorage) both have a few minor chronic conditions, so I think I have a better than average insight. In Anchorage, you receive much more personal time with your doctor, and that goes for your General Practitioner AND and specialist you may see. You are not just another one of the millions of nameless people traveling to Houston each day for health care. I've heard that we have a shortage of medical personnel in Alaska, but you (at least those with adequate insurance - I can't speak for those that rely on free clinics, etc) would never know it based solely on the quality of
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Eagle River, Alaska - 3/4/2008
The city of Eagle River is not on your list. It is a town outside of Anchorage. It is within the Municipality of Anchorage, but is seperated by a military base. It is a great place to live, but Alaska in general is harder to live in for older people because of the long winters and short
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Healthcare and Medicare Crisis - 2/17/2008
The local NBC station did an extensive news story about the health care crisis here in Anchorage. Health care here, even if you have an insurance plan, is ridiculous. It is tough to even get in to see a doctor. When you do, they often make you sign a form that says they can pretty much charge whatever they want over what your insurance will pay. We paid $1,800.00 over what our insurance would pay for a yearly exam that is pretty standard, and we have some of the best insurance here!
They also found out that no doctors here will take new medicare patients and many are dropping their medicare patients altogether because medicare will not pay them enough. I was curious why many of my customers who were reaching the age of 65 were abruptly moving out of state! Now I know. Some of them did say they could not get the healthcare they needed.
While we just got a new cancer center at Providence Hospital (many with cancer like Susan Butcher had to fly to Seattle or
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What to do in Alaska - 2/1/2008
If you love the Great Outdoors, wether it is below 15 degrees or 65 degrees then Alaska is your state. There is so much to do. However, if you do not like the Great Outdoors it can be a rather boring
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