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Why ANCHORAGE Alaska Is A Better Place To Live Than Wasilla #alaskapurchase #movingtoalaska
This video compares Anchorage and Wasilla (Mat-Su Valley) as places to live in Alaska, arguing that Anchorage offers significant advantages. The main points focus on better job prospects and higher wages in Anchorage, reduced commute times, more cultural activities and shopping options, less wind, more established parks, and better access to schools and the Kenai Peninsula. While acknowledging Wasilla’s appeal to some (e.g., less government regulation), the presenter ultimately advocates for Anchorage due to its superior amenities and convenience.
Highlights
🏙️ More Jobs & Higher Wages: Anchorage boasts significantly more job opportunities with higher pay than Wasilla, minimizing long commutes.
🎭 Cultural & Shopping Advantages: Anchorage provides a wider variety of cultural events, shopping options (including a mall), and more established parks.
💨 Less Wind: The Mat-Su Valley experiences considerably more wind than Anchorage due to its geographic features.
🚌 Transportation: Living in Anchorage is far more convenient without a car than in Wasilla, although car ownership is still recommended in both locations.
🏫 Education & Travel: Anchorage offers a greater diversity of schools and more convenient access to Ted Stevens Airport and the Kenai Peninsula.
Jamin Goecker
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  • @warrioroflight801
    @warrioroflight801 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great show guys thanks 🙏🏽 And Mold can appear anywhere Jamin it’s deadly!

  • @michaelbeasley4923
    @michaelbeasley4923 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I lived in FL for almost 30 years. Alaska is better in almost every way

  • @warrioroflight801
    @warrioroflight801 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you guys I loved this one and have looked into Homer. I have questions about Organic produce 😂is it safe to say there are no organic grocery stores here? ❤️🙏🏽

  • @TheHotSauceReviewChannel
    @TheHotSauceReviewChannel วันที่ผ่านมา

    How is the internet?

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@TheHotSauceReviewChannel Compared to what you get in most metro areas in lower-48, slow. But, I get everything I need it for and I upload a ton of videos, etc.

    • @TheHotSauceReviewChannel
      @TheHotSauceReviewChannel วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ ah I see. I need fast internet for my remote job.

  • @alanleonard8739
    @alanleonard8739 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The area of the Matsu valley I live in, Meadow Lakes, is less windy than Wasilla, Palmer, and Anchorage.

  • @kimbercustoms
    @kimbercustoms 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for the video

  • @stephaniegoelzer5742
    @stephaniegoelzer5742 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @codyferguson7120
    @codyferguson7120 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I hope you're coping well continuing on without his physically presents here on earth. It's been more than 10 years since both my younger brother and mother passed away. I still find myself thinking about them almost everyday. I am sorry for your loss. What an incredibly selfless man.

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@codyferguson7120 Thank you. We go to trial in a few months so it’ll all come roaring back here soon.

  • @brandonpacheywiredforlife
    @brandonpacheywiredforlife 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Ugh, I'm offended. 😂😂😂😂😊

  • @caryyoung4710
    @caryyoung4710 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    New video idea, if you are looking for property with a great view where is the best value? Top 5 maybe

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's in the cue. Thank you!

  • @greghenrikson952
    @greghenrikson952 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Location, location, location. There's no shortage of crazy neighbors-from-hell in the Mat-Su. We even had one across the street in Eagle River. And there are some really nice places in Los Anchorage.

  • @Landonmoto39
    @Landonmoto39 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I agree with all of these things, however, anytime I have to drive to Anchorage I can’t wait to get out of there and back home to the valley lol

  • @Thomas-lh4hf
    @Thomas-lh4hf 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Off Grid Do a video series of OFF GRID

  • @GlacticEddy
    @GlacticEddy 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How much moeny do i need to bring to have six months of bills covered

  • @Theneckofthrogs
    @Theneckofthrogs 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great commentary!

  • @brandonpacheywiredforlife
    @brandonpacheywiredforlife 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I like these trends!

  • @-mashedpotato
    @-mashedpotato 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was born in Valdez and moved to Wasilla and I don’t think there’s much traffic

  • @mamabear1260
    @mamabear1260 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Turn your volume up

  • @billwilliams1842
    @billwilliams1842 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    How far is Willow from Wasilla?

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@billwilliams1842 about an hour

  • @dl2.504B
    @dl2.504B 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Idk how the bigger cities are swinging left when Trump won the votes. Crazy

  • @UndertakerFromWWE
    @UndertakerFromWWE 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video, Eagle River is the sweet spot in between imo

  • @brandonpacheywiredforlife
    @brandonpacheywiredforlife 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Yes, but Palmer os better than both! :)

  • @caryyoung4710
    @caryyoung4710 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It seems like a lot of the properties are in the forest? Are there properties with nice views in Wasilla?

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@caryyoung4710 there are but Wasilla has a lot more lake properties and a bit further from the mountains than Palmer. So, you still see them, but they aren’t as close and there are more trees.

    • @btmountaineer93
      @btmountaineer93 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      They are here, but usually quite expensive.

  • @JamieCroos
    @JamieCroos 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello, what type of visa do I need to work in Alaska

  • @DixieNormus_007
    @DixieNormus_007 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The internet ruins all nice places to live in due time...

  • @stevenramsthaler6890
    @stevenramsthaler6890 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A commute with no traffic🥰🥰🥰

  • @Zeahappy
    @Zeahappy 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Jamin is the best!! Wasilla has the best people, thrift stores, garage sales and space. Best move we've made! Thank you, Jamin!

  • @greghenrikson952
    @greghenrikson952 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The commute in the winter is no joke. Eagle River is best.

  • @susanwright3724
    @susanwright3724 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’ve been in the Anchorage area for about 3 months after moving from Alabama to here for a job. The commute from the Valley seems better than the commute from Decatur, AL to Huntsville, Alabama. I’m looking at real estate in the Valley and like the slower pace and the more rural setting. I’ll trade the commute for going home to a nice size acre over constant foot traffic at all hours day and night in Anchorage. I’ve heard several call Anchorage Los Anchorage in the short time here. It’s going to come down to each person’s personal preference.

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@susanwright3724 Well said

    • @btmountaineer93
      @btmountaineer93 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I make that commute seven days a week. A few things you need to consider first. If the weather is bad or there is a wreck then that commute turns into a nightmare. There is only one way in and one way out. Also, I feel that I’m the only person who works in Wasilla. All the stores are almost always crowded. Lastly, traffic is worse in Wasilla than Anchorage. This may surprise you. Before you move to the valley, try driving around and going grocery shopping between 4-6pm.

  • @jbelo4876
    @jbelo4876 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    don't let democrats... do ANYTHING in Alaska. Keep'm out.

  • @Beverly-e4z
    @Beverly-e4z 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Commuting during winter is too stressful. White knuckle all the way.

    • @susanwright3724
      @susanwright3724 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      There’s a bus system called Valley Transit that goes from the Trunk Road area to downtown 6 days a week. I learned about this from some of my coworkers. That’s the option I was looking at taking if I moved to Wasilla. The bus is like a large charter bus that looks very nice. There’s info out there on the web if that’s something that would help you during the winter.

    • @UndertakerFromWWE
      @UndertakerFromWWE 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I did the valley to Anchorage commute for 2 years and it killed my mental health. Moved to Eagle River and could never go back.

    • @Beverly-e4z
      @Beverly-e4z 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@UndertakerFromWWE I hear you. I did it six months and was almost in like three motor vehicle accidents...one involving a moose who someone hit and I was trying to get some guys with a truck to pull off the highway before the next herd of vehicles had a pile up. Phew!

  • @RandyDavis2500
    @RandyDavis2500 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video... I never thought about Wasilla until your narrative. I'll take a more serious look. Thank you!

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@RandyDavis2500 Thank you! I’ll have a video out in a few weeks saying why Anchorage is better, so that will give a balanced approach. 😀

  • @mcq2329
    @mcq2329 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    great video

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mcq2329 thank you!

  • @karmathephoenix2474
    @karmathephoenix2474 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Anchorage has too many communities that are not safe. Wasilla may have more wealthy residents than Anchorage. Does Wasilla have a beach front? What is the commute from Anchorage to the Mat-Su valley?

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@karmathephoenix2474 no beachfront (unless you go down KGB road) and usually commute is like 30-40 minutes.

    • @karmathephoenix2474
      @karmathephoenix2474 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@alaska_realtor Thank you Jamin.

    • @btmountaineer93
      @btmountaineer93 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I make the commute all seven days a week. It’s about 50 minutes in good weather. Bad weather or a wreck can can easily double or triple that.

  • @MattAK
    @MattAK 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    anytime I'm in Anchorage I can't wait to leave.

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MattAK Uneventful is always the goal 😆

  • @wcoastgardener209
    @wcoastgardener209 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why does it so windy in Wasilla? I’ve seen a lot of videos where it gets very strong wind.

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@wcoastgardener209 great question. Topography is the big thing. One of the largest contributors on this factor is the Knik glacier, which really impacts micro weather patterns by creating a lot of cool air.

    • @btmountaineer93
      @btmountaineer93 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It depends a lot on the where the winds are coming from. On days with southerly winds it’s usually very windy in Anchorage, but not Wasilla. If the winds are out of the northwest then the opposite is true.

  • @alaska_realtor
    @alaska_realtor 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What did I miss?

    • @caryyoung4710
      @caryyoung4710 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Isn’t there a big drug problem in that area?

  • @normachapman3994
    @normachapman3994 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I will agree and disagree. If you are outdoorsy there is a lot to do! Rivers glaciers, blueberry picking. Nature, rivers on all sides! Mountains surround Palmer. In the Spring Summer and Fall downtown Palmer has something going on everyday. Wasilla is a part of Palmer basically. The state fair is in Palmer. Pony Wheel Rides, the Reindeer Farm, Climbers everywhere. The winds are as big you say! Palmer is a tourist town, so the downfall to me is living by down town there is too much going on. Also you would think that tourists would bring more business to all business, not so much. The tourist are very directed to the downtown business and entertainment and you can't get into the events as a new business. They are very loyal to the same old businesses. The Friday Fling and The Fair, won't budge, even though they need to shake things up. With food, if you know you are grandfathered in, some give out less quality to bring more profit to your pocket, not everyone mind you! Palmer is also a dryer weather, so winter is milder. Go anywhere outside Palmer and you will find the cold. Beautiful place to live or visit!

  • @mowsuminuramin
    @mowsuminuramin 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "Absolutely loved this content! Your work is so inspiring, and I’ve already hit that subscribe button. Keep up the amazing videos! . I sent you an email-please take a look when you have time!"

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@mowsuminuramin Thank you! I’ll answer in the AM.

  • @ristovehmaslahti-me1ok
    @ristovehmaslahti-me1ok 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The reason of homelessness is realty business because people with money are investing in realty and it drives the prices high and regular people cannot pay their mortgage anymore and they lose their house and cannot keep their jobs because they dont have a place to sleep no more. So people starting to do crimes and maybe start using substances and cant even get a job no more. Who is the bad guy here?

  • @tortureyou
    @tortureyou 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Why do so many living quarters in remote parts of Alaska look like outdoor sheds and not homes?

  • @300zxss
    @300zxss 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love your videos. Thinking of moving to Alaska to pursue education in trades, I am a young person and I have no skills except 6 years in customer service and a good attitude, do you think working entry level would be possible in the anchorage area as a renter without a roommate? The costs seem high but I live near a metro area in the southwest that is insanely expensive so not sure it would be much of a change except for cost of food utilities etc. how is the rental market?I’ve been scouting apartments in anchorage for a few months but I need to go out there to visits to see what the reality of the rentals are. thanks for making yours vids man I really love watching your content

  • @stevenramsthaler6890
    @stevenramsthaler6890 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi do you cover the Homer area?

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@stevenramsthaler6890 I do not but I know reliable people who do. Reach out on my website and I’ll get y’all connected.

    • @stevenramsthaler6890
      @stevenramsthaler6890 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ thank you 🙏

  • @karmathephoenix2474
    @karmathephoenix2474 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for the update Jamin.

    • @alaska_realtor
      @alaska_realtor 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@karmathephoenix2474 my pleasure!

  • @will01819
    @will01819 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Did you grow up in wasilla?

  • @Godzillaproduction-w6h
    @Godzillaproduction-w6h 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I know where I know where you are here are you in Chiniak? you’re right next to the harbor and there’s a restaurant there called Henry’s and there’s a pizza place called Aquamarina. And there’s a processing place called Trident and there is a sushi restaurant called old power house. and there’s a theater OK that’s it.

  • @Godzillaproduction-w6h
    @Godzillaproduction-w6h 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I live in Kodiak