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Anchorage, Alaska is a popular destination for both tourists and residents alike, thanks to its awe-inspiring natural beauty. Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska and is ranked as one of the most livable cities in America by BestPlaces. According to their analysis, Anchorage boasts a high quality of life, with its low cost of living, low unemployment rate, diverse economy and abundant recreational activities. Additionally, Anchorage has strong scores across numerous categories such as education, health care access and quality of life. The only area where Anchorage falls short is crime statistics, which are slightly higher than average due to its location in an isolated state. In summary, Anchorage is a great place to live and work and offers a wide range of benefits that make it an attractive destination for people from all walks of life.

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#15 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
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#80 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#83 2005 High Gas Prices
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#85 High Gas Prices - Which Cities are Hit the Hardest?
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#160 2005 Best Places to Live
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#308 Best Green Cities
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Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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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,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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