Originally Posted by FlyingGuide

$1200 a month is for a nice or overpriced place up here in ANC. You can find a ton of places for much less than that.

It's indeed more expensive than the lower 48, but not much more than Seattle, where I spend a good deal of time. Gas is cheaper up here right now. I looked at grocery prices last week down there and it was cheaper in ANC for most items.