Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Alaska has zero state income tax, zero statewide sales tax, and pays every resident a yearly check — so why does everyone assume it's too expensive to retire there?
This video ranks the 13 happiest, most livable small towns in Alaska for retirees and remote movers, with verified 2026 numbers on home prices, property tax after senior exemptions, and honest downsides for each town — no sugarcoating.

What I Covered!
Real median home prices and mill rates for all 13 towns
How the senior property tax exemption can shrink your bill to near-zero
The Permanent Fund Dividend, explained in real dollars
Honest cons: ferry-only access, landslide risk, winter darkness, and healthcare distance
The #1 town that balances beauty, affordability, and road access

00:16 - WRANGELL
02:50 - SKAGWAY
04:50 - VALDEZ
06:38 - CORDOVA
08:40 - KODIAK
10:27 - KETCHIKAN
12:11 - TALKEETNA
14:01 - PETERSBURG
15:40 - PALMER
17:21 - HAINES
19:18 - SEWARD
21:10 - SITKA
22:55 - HOMER

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