Ever see an ad that boasts a great deal, with the small print saying prices slightly higher in Alaska and Hawaii? Well, in the week that we've been here, I feel we have done enough shopping to present to you a list of prices for basic goods:
-Gallon of milk $3.50 (Chicago price $2.50)
-Jumbo box of Pampers $18.00 (Chicago price $18.00)
-12 pack of soda $5.00 (Chicago price $2-$3)
-Gallon of gas $2.85 (Chicago price $3.40)
-Pound of peaches $3.00 (Chicago price $1-$2 in season)
-One Artichoke $3.00 (Chicago price $1)
-Dinner out (Burger for me, ribs for Andy, 1 beer) $40 (Chicago price $30-$40)
-Large soda from McDonald's $2.00 (Chicago price $1.25)
-6 pack of good beer $9.00 (Chicago price $7.00)
So as you can see, most things are reasonable, about what we were paying in Chicago. Some things, particularly soda and beer, are crazy expensive. Gas is significantly cheaper, but you have to drive everywhere, so its probably an even trade.
As far as housing goes, we are paying about $100 a month less for our place up here. For that, we have a garage, laundry, dishwasher, and jetted tub- Amenities unheard of in Chicago for our price range.
Alaska has no state income tax, and Anchorage has no sales tax. The sales tax thing takes some getting used to, but its like automatically saving 9% on just about everything we buy!
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The 9% savings is from the elimination of state income tax in Alaska due to the pipeline. Kind of like South Callaway being able to have wham-a-dyne school district facilities because a nuclear plant is located where Reform used to be! Enjoy!
Love the pictures.
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