Alaska - Would You Live There?

As a Canadian, would I live in the Skeena River region. Its one I've thought of, its very beautiful.

So similar. Except the River to the Coast creates some milder pockets I believe.

Yes and no.

Cost of living is definitely higher here than in a lot of the lower 48. Although if you are somewhat self-sufficient (i.e. large garden, some livestock, etc.), the cost goes way down. There is no state income tax, most of the state has no sales tax, and property taxes are really low. What costs so much are the goods shipped in, which is almost everything you would buy in a store....groceries, clothes, etc. That being said, for many items you can use Amazon prime and get things way cheaper with free shipping...groceries excluded.

Land is pretty cheap here.

I recommend a truck, but tons of people just have small SUVs, all wheel drive subarus, and even regular 2 wheel drive sedans.

Most of the population lives within about 60 miles of anything you'd need to buy. Of course there are a small number of off-grid folks and people who are on the road system, but much further from civilization. I'm in a rural area, but on the road system. Walmart, car dealerships, several grocery stores, and anything else you could need is 1 hour away by car, for me.

The natives mostly stick to themselves in their own little villages. Been here 3 years and maybe seen a dozen of them around where I'm at. There are more in Anchorage and Fairbanks (the largest cities in the state).

Moved up here from Texas to farm. Best decision of my life. Wish I'd have done it 20 years ago.

My advice is this...if your passion is nature and the outdoors, Alaska will be heaven for you...truly paradise. If you're not into that kind of stuff, you'll hate it and/or get yourself into dangerous situations.

Crazy things happen in Alaska. Like Duplicate threads and abductions. ;p Even the sun doesn't shine for months.


So, that will be a no for me. :)

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No but would love to visit A long visit.

Panhandling & opiate addicts, bizarre domestic disputes, unsolved abductions& murders.. Its like florida but colder.

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As a Canadian, would I live in the Skeena River region. Its one I've thought of, its very beautiful.

So similar. Except the River to the Coast creates some milder pockets I believe.

Always had a fascination with Alaska but have never been to visit. I do have a cousin that's stationed there and he loves it. Besides it being colder than Barbara Walters' vagina, I really haven't seen much negative impact it would have. Good pay once you find work, lots of open space, beautiful scenery and people up that way seem genuinely nice I hear.

Would any of you move up that way?

Always had a fascination with Alaska but have never been to visit. I do have a cousin that's stationed there and he loves it. Besides it being colder than Barbara Walters' vagina, I really haven't seen much negative impact it would have. Good pay once you find work, lots of open space, beautiful scenery and people up that way seem genuinely nice I hear.

Would any of you move up that way?

As a Canadian, would I live in the Skeena River region. Its one I've thought of, its very beautiful.

So similar. Except the River to the Coast creates some milder pockets I believe.

Always had a fascination with Alaska but have never been to visit. I do have a cousin that's stationed there and he loves it. Besides it being colder than Barbara Walters' vagina, I really haven't seen much negative impact it would have. Good pay once you find work, lots of open space, beautiful scenery and people up that way seem genuinely nice I hear.

Would any of you move up that way?

Always had a fascination with Alaska but have never been to visit. I do have a cousin that's stationed there and he loves it. Besides it being colder than Barbara Walters' vagina, I really haven't seen much negative impact it would have. Good pay once you find work, lots of open space, beautiful scenery and people up that way seem genuinely nice I hear.

Would any of you move up that way?

Always had a fascination with Alaska but have never been to visit. I do have a cousin that's stationed there and he loves it. Besides it being colder than Barbara Walters' vagina, I really haven't seen much negative impact it would have. Good pay once you find work, lots of open space, beautiful scenery and people up that way seem genuinely nice I hear.

Would any of you move up that way?