Alaska
Low tax burden · COL index 126
Wins 4 categories
Nevada
Low tax burden · COL index 101
Wins 7 categories
Neither Alaska nor Nevada levies a state income tax. Cost of living in Alaska (index 126) runs 25% higher than Nevada (index 101). Property taxes are meaningfully different: Alaska averages 1.04% annually vs Nevada's 0.53%. The median home in Nevada costs $415K vs $340K in Alaska.
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Not only should you be prepared for the cold, but you should also be ready for rapidly changing weather, too. Many people think Alaska is cold year-round. And while that's not true, there are long stretches of cold, wintry days. It's essential to be prepared before moving there with a warm jacket and waterproof boots.
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Anchorage. Anchorage is the economic heart of the state and home to about 40% of Alaska's population. It is where urban convenience meets the wilderness. You have access to a busy international airport and high-paying jobs in healthcare and oil.