Living in Alaska

What actually changes once you live in Alaska full time: no state income or sales tax weighed against high shipped in costs, an extreme seasonal daylight swing, and how much the Permanent Fund Dividend really helps a household budget.

• What are the pros and cons of living in Alaska? Alaska is stunning, but it's a trade-off.
• How does the cost of living in Alaska compare to what people expected? Higher than people expect, especially off the road system.
• What do people who moved to Alaska wish they'd known first? The dark winters are real, and they hit harder than you think.
• Is the Permanent Fund Dividend a meaningful reason to live in Alaska? Not alone, but it's real money.

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