Anchorage or Denver? (sales, good schools, income)

[redheron]

Those are my choices. . . Anchorage or Denver.

What does Anchorage have to offer that Denver does not?

I don't mean culturally or restaurants or the like, as I think Denver would win on those counts; rather, what are some reasons that you personally would prefer living in Anchorage to Denver?

In addition, would Anchorage be preferable from a child's point of view, and would Anchorage be a better place in general to raise a family?

Thank you.

[Barkingowl]

Originally Posted by redheron

what are some reasons that you personally would prefer living in Anchorage to Denver?

Less people for one thing.

[Nephler]

Less smog in Anchorage.

[AKNana]

Alaska: No state income tax. No state sales tax. Opportunity to learn about Native Alaskan culture. Access to miles of trails, outdoor activities in one of the world's most beautiful places. Good schools, clean air and water. Fishing, hunting, snowmachining, dog sledding, canoe, kayak, mountain climbing, boating, whale watching, all in immediate area or withing a couple hours drive of Anchorage. Good schools, friendly people, pioneer spirit. There is really no comparison.

[stiffnecked]

I thought Denver was just a wide spot in some farmers wheat field. Never saw what the appeal was. Plus way too many people live there.

[warptman]

The roads suck in Denver, one big mess!

[Jonotastic]

It depends on your budget. Anchorage has some really nice areas to live and raise a family, but those areas are not cheap.

[Bob Blockus]

If one can manage do both, Anchorage and Denver. both locations. make Denver
more permanent residence.

[Glitch]

Originally Posted by redheron

Those are my choices. . . Anchorage or Denver.

What does Anchorage have to offer that Denver does not?

I don't mean culturally or restaurants or the like, as I think Denver would win on those counts; rather, what are some reasons that you personally would prefer living in Anchorage to Denver?

In addition, would Anchorage be preferable from a child's point of view, and would Anchorage be a better place in general to raise a family?

Thank you.

If you are trying to choose between Anchorage or Denver then it obviously has to be Denver. There is no lesser-48 city that can compare to anything that is in Alaska. Therefore, if you are comparing an Alaskan town or city with a lesser-48 town or city it is only because you want to live in the lesser-48 town or city and not in Alaska.

Enjoy Denver!

[*Farmgirl]

Anchorage, hands down. I've lived in both and while if I moved back down to the Lower 48, Colorado would be my choice, but definitely not Denver. Anchorage is MUCH smaller and more friendly. It takes maybe 20-25 minutes to get across town in either direction on a good day, maybe even with a bit of traffic; in Denver it takes much longer to get anywhere and the traffic sucks (I've heard its the 3rd worst in the country).

Whatever people may tell you on this forum, my best advice is to visit both places--take a vacation to each and scope it out. Each place has its advantages and disadvantages which differs from person to person depending on your likes/dislikes. I knew after five days that Alaska was the place for me...after four months in Denver I couldn't wait to get out.