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Old 05-28-2012, 11:55 AM
 
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I apologize in advance for another 'potential move to Alaska' thread, and thank you for your patience with it!

I really just have a quick question at this point, trying to feel out whether Alaska would even be feasible for us to warrant research. I know that just because it's appealing, doesn't mean it would work out! (we are also looking at Michigan and Maine): Would a salary of $100,000 - $130,000 be sufficient for 2 adults? We would be looking for a 2-3 bedroom, ~1200 sq ft home on a decent sized lot (1/2 acre or more if possible).

I hear often about the high COL in Alaska, but never know how much may be exaggerated. And I also believe a lot of COL is lifestyle dependent and we live simply. Would never move without having a job lined up (I am an RN now, and will have my Nurse Practitioner's license by the time we would move). Thinking primarily of the Anchorage area.
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Old 05-28-2012, 12:41 PM
 
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100K will be plenty. If you're looking for houses in Anchorage don't get hung up on lot size. Big lots in Anchorage are not the norm. With all the wilderness around what do you need a big lot for? Plus half the year it'll be buried under the snow. RN's do pretty well here.
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Old 05-28-2012, 12:52 PM
 
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100K will be plenty. If you're looking for houses in Anchorage don't get hung up on lot size. Big lots in Anchorage are not the norm. With all the wilderness around what do you need a big lot for? Plus half the year it'll be buried under the snow. RN's do pretty well here.
Good point. One of the things we want out of a move is less time messing with the house and more time out enjoying nature. Thank you for the feedback!
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Old 05-28-2012, 01:28 PM
 
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yes, that salary would be good. Good luck!
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Old 05-28-2012, 08:31 PM
 
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I like living on a larger piece of property just for the privacy.
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Old 05-28-2012, 11:12 PM
 
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I like living on a larger piece of property just for the privacy.
I just pull the curtains.
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Old 05-29-2012, 12:02 AM
 
Location: Anchorage
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It's just nice to have a yard where you're not "on display" to your neighbors. I guess that's from growing up on 10 acres of forest.
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Old 05-29-2012, 02:31 AM
 
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I like living on a larger piece of property just for the privacy.
This was where I was coming from. But the yard we have now is getting to be a pain to maintain (too much time on yard work, not enough time doing fun stuff!). I would welcome a less yard, with plenty of snow cover
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Old 05-29-2012, 04:01 AM
 
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If you live on a forested piece of property, there isn't much to mow
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Old 05-29-2012, 07:19 AM
 
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If you live on a forested piece of property, there isn't much to mow

That I agree with. When we lived in Ketchikan the tree cover was so thick there was nothing to mow. Nor could you see the house from the road. With that said I couldn't afford to buy the same type of property in Anchorage. Anchorage real estate prices are spendy...
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