I live in ER, currently stationed at JBER. I love it! The commute to ANC is about 35 minutes depending on traffic/road conditions. I have a North facing home but I get to see the sun out back, which has more windows as well as while outside on the deck. Just about all the married mil I know live in the ER area. Hoping for an ANC domicile from one of the big boys up here after I retire. Of course if it doesn't work out, I may have a house you can rent!