Anchorage is a fantastic place to live, work and play.  While misconceptions of a frozen wasteland filled with wild animals and igloos and continuous dark, cold nights abound, Anchorage boasts a strong and diverse economic base, affordable living, excellent recreational activities, top-notch education and health care facilities, low taxes and cultural and ethnic diversity. Hundreds of people annually choose to make Anchorage their home. 

When relocating to Anchorage, plan well in advance to ship your household goods and vehicle–your shipment can take an average of 30 to 45 days to reach Anchorage depending on how much you ship and from where you ship it.