I was born and raised in Alaska. People are often surprised to learn about what my life there was really like.

As someone who grew up in Alaska, I've met a lot of other Americans who are surprised about what my upbringing and lifestyle ...
NerdWallet

Cost of living calculator

Core cost of living data is from The Cost of Living Index - COLI from the Council for Community and Economic Research. Price collection by city is conducted in strict conformance with standard ...
Alaska Dispatch News

Health care takes big toll on cost of living in Alaska’s cities, report shows

Alaska’s three biggest cities have the highest health care costs among the nation’s urban areas, with costs that are about 50% higher than the U.S. urban average, a state analysis shows. The findings, ...
Investopedia

Here's How Much You Could Get Paid for Living in Alaska

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...
Business Insider

I moved to Alaska because of the gorgeous nature. Even though things cost more and there's barely any sunlight in the winter, it feels like home.

Flint Selby, 24, moved to Alaska from Wyoming in 2020 in pursuit of outdoor adventure. Selby said winters are tough, with just three hours of sunlight, so many people take vitamin D. But, he said, the ...
Alaska Dispatch News

Factoring in cost of living, Alaska teacher salaries not competitive compared to national average, UAA study finds

Teacher salaries in Alaska are not competitive when compared to much of the Lower 48, according to new research from the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Institute of Social and Economic Research.