What Is It Like To Live In Alaska?!
Vložit
- čas přidán 27. 07. 2024
- We were recently asked if we've ever made a video talking about what it's like to live in Alaska, so, we did :) Today we're talking about what we love about this state, and what is difficult about living here.
For context, we live in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, so we certainly have a more urban existence than someone who lives a more rural part of our state.
If we had to sum it up, we love Alaska. It's natural beauty is inspiring and the people are raw, authentic, and awesome.
What questions do you have about life in Alaska? Ask us in the comments below and we will try and answer them!
Thanks for watching #LeggLife! We would love to have you follow along with our journey by subscribing to our channel! We are vloggers who live in Anchorage, Alaska and love Disney, coffee, travel, marriage, and living life to the max!
~*~ Videos every Monday, Wednesday, Friday ~*~
We now have a P.O. Box & we would LOVE to hear from you!
Adam & Sherri Legg
P.O. Box 220111
Anchorage, AK 99522
Follow Us On Social Media:
LeggLife Facebook Page: / legglife
Adam's Instagram: / adamlegg
Sherri's Instagram: / sherribethlegg
Adam's Twitter: / adamlegg
Sherri's Twitter: / sherribethlegg
Our Gear:
Sony RX100 III :: amzn.to/2tyRAUK
Canon G7X :: amzn.to/2sUTIJq
Canon 70D :: amzn.to/2syzf93
DJI Mavic Pro Drone :: amzn.to/2txntyA
Rode Video Mic Go :: amzn.to/2syxB7c
*Purchases made via the links above result in a commission paid to us via the Amazon Affiliate Program
I've been thinking about going to anchorage for school recently, this video is pushing me more towards going!
I'm in the same boat with my husband. He's lived in alaska his whole life, born and raised, where as I didn't move to Alaska until the military took my dad there when I was 14. Now i'm 23 and living in Texas with my husband (where all my extended family are). We moved because I had severe depression during the winter time and it was something not even meds could help. He respected why we had to move even though he never understood it because the darkness during winter time is his everyday normalcy.
You guys made me realize how much wasted time I wasted here in Los Angeles. Since 17 years of age I wanted to move there, I’m 29 right now
Love this video. Love Alaska. So true.
So true! Alaska is very photogenic!! I can take photos of the same place repeatedly and it looks different and uniquely beautiful each time.
Completely agree!
This is gonna sound weird .. but I love his voice lol You guys seem like such a nice couple!
Ha! Thank you :)
I cannot wait to move back!! I.miss it
Yes, we hear that a lot from people who move away!
I’ve lived in Alaska all my life. Born and raised. Nice video :,)
Very cool! Where in Alaska? Thanks so much for watching :)
LeggLife Born in Juneau, moved to anchorage when I was 4 and been there since haha. Np!
Just went to anchorage for Alaska and I love it. I told my wife that I want to move to anchorage and she’s coming along with the idea. Going from So Cal to Alaska I know is a huge change but I’m setting a goal for my family to move up there within 2 years
Stayed at the lakefront hotel and wife and I drove down to Whittier. Crazy how the only way in is through a tunnel in a mountain
Hi! WOW, that's amazing! So glad you had such a wonderful trip here. Keep us updated on your relocations plans, that sounds like quite the adventure from So Cal!
Definitely will let you know if we move up there but wow I just saw your video on Whittier and thank you for explaining that deserted building that looked haunted! My wife and I never planned on going to Whittier but we missed our turn a couple of minutes before we got there to go to some glacier. But we went anyway and Whittier was unbelievable. Definitely subscribing to your channel thank you!
You can have Alaska.
Never been to Alaska but grew up with my dad saying that that was his dream however he is now 82 and still hasn’t been able to go. My son never heard my dad say he wanted to visit Alaska as he was growing up because he barely saw my dad but my son Nick has been asking to visit Alaska since he was 10. He is now 20 and I have yet taken him. I did tell him that it would be a gift and promised to take him because I too would love to visit. We were born and raised in Florida however lived in Chicago a while and we love the cold weather. Can’t stand the Florida weather. I was hoping to get hired in Alaska and just move but boy is it difficult to find a job there. Thanks for your videos. Awesome.
I lived in Alaska from 1967 to 1975, pretty quiet place,if you love the bussle and Hussle of the urban,city life,you will go into culture shock if you move to Alaska,if you like fishing and hunting g and being on your own,Alaska may be the place to be
It’s nothing like it was in 70s. It’s very suburban now in some places and not as remote as it used to be along road systems.
One other comment--I love this video. The stuff about the isolation, about never wanting to go to bed during the daylight in the summer, and the isolation, all rings true with my experience growing up there. I really miss it.
I love the fact that you are Disney enthusiasts, you also add the Alaskan aspect to you’re content. I’m sure you know me a smidge, I live in NW WASHINGTON STATE up at the Canadian boarder. So as the crow flies, I’m closer to you then most of the lower forty-eight. I feel a little kinship with you “don’t burst my bubble” as far as when it gets dark in winter. At around 3:00pm in the dead of winter here, the sun starts to fade. I know it’s not where you live, but at that time of day it’s time to stoke up the wood stove and get dinner in my skillet and pots onto the wood stove. Thanks for the video 🦋💜
I'm going to Alaska for work, lived in southern California my whole life. Loved the video, thank you.
Loved this. The adventure, the wilderness and the beauty up there certainly tugs at my heart every day that I'm away. Loved hearing you guys' perspective.
Thanks! We know how much you love Alaska!!
I loved this video. You can feel how proud he is of being born and raised in Alaska. My partner and I are from Argentina and will be visiting Anchorage in a few days. I'm very excited! Can't wait!
We hope that you have a wonderful trip to our state :)
@@LeggLife i would want to see how alaskan natives live and if there culture its similar to russisn natives from siberia
This was awesome. I cannot wait to visit you guys. Well done doing this outdoors as well. I love the "Anchorage is 15 minutes from Alaska"
It's the same thing for us here. Portland is 15 minutes from Oregon. Love it.
Colin Bloodworth this just didn't feel like the kind of video you film in your living room, KnowWhatIMean? Can't wait to show you around Alaska and feed you all of the salmon you can handle! ;)
Stunning view!! I am inspired by Seattle and now really want to visit Alaska!! Thanks for sharing, hope you have a great trip and concert 😄
Themed Girl thank you!
I love Alaska, it’s so beautiful. I was there in 2016 and really want to go back. I want to drive the Alaskan highway from Canada 🇨🇦 to Anchorage one day. I know it’s an enormous undertaking but I feel it’s the best way to really experience the true beauty of the country. I live in Australia 🇦🇺 and it’s beautiful here but it’s a hotter drier beauty. Alaska is the cool green and white beauty. The mountains and the glaciers and unique wildlife just seems like the opposite of us.
Totally agree about turning to your “framily” up here. That’s a huge reason why I’ve stayed up here for so long.
Sherri and I have always said that the hardest part of leaving Alaska would be leaving the family that we've built here.
When you were talking about the 'draw of Alaska' the 'adventurous spirit'... you SOLD me on Alaska. lol
Riv and Al Ha! Well, you just loved once, why not add another move to the list! :) Or, maybe just visit here first.
ok no wy. is breeze freezes and blows always!!!! in am yes it is what it is!! in kenai no😂 but you know it s not for my hubby 🙌 but me bring it I so so wanna be back, and have to remind my self its crazy but hubby luvs the dark , how can u go wrong ever , right?? luvvvvvvv
it is miss beautiful and trank I'm ak !!! you are anyone who can be after5 yrs coming back Adam and Sherri, its the best really you know we know ... big as Amy Beth!!!!!!!! I so am needing to get back to home so so so bad!!!!!!! bringing life north too ya all are so so awesome and welcome can't wait to go home , forever and ever!!!!!
you guys will never after the first move! stay really forever!!!!!
Love the videos! You can tell y’all are really good people 😊
I want to see a drive through Alaska!
Me, too
Only one road, that forks. Twice
The money part motivated me then as the stories crawled into 6 months Darkness I started saying Nooooo Way!
So neat! Loved this! I'll come and visit you guys so I can see for myself ;)
I grew up in Anchorage. Moved to Denver years ago but am playing on moving back. Great vid guys this will help me convince my wife lol
Ha! We're always happy when we can help people get back to Alaska! :)
Alaska is quickly becoming one of our top destinations once we move back to America. Your drone videos have definitely helped with that!
The drone had a bit of an accident and is currently out of commission or else you would be seeing A LOT more drone videos right now! The Fall colors are amazing and I wish I could capture them via drone!
Great story! We have lived here 21 years now...Blessings neighbor! :)
After listening to you talk about Alaska I deathly would like to visit there it sounds amazing
We think Alaska should be on everyone's Bucket List. It truly is an awe-inspiring place!
I wanna point out to u guys that u are a lovely couple!i maybe taking a job out there soon due to divorce and it brings back memories to see such a connection to each other!stay in love life is easier that way!
Thanks so much for your kind words! We appreciate that a lot! :)
I am getting ready to sail up the Inside passage this summer then across the gulf to Seward, moving there full time!
Thanks for the info. I grew up in Montana, I suspect Alaska is going to be just that much better!
@K R Thank you! Can't wait to get headed that way!
Love this video 😊💗
♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Can't wait to plan a trip to Alaska
Vivian Mitchell yes!!!! It really is amazing!
Just over here stalking all your old videos to boost your numbers 😆
Great video guys I really appreciate the content. I'm thinking myself moving to alaska and starting a new life. I'm from chicago also so i feel some of your wife's home sickness lol. Thanks so much for the video definitely enjoyed it. 🦁🕊🕎
Well, you've convinced me. Alaska is now on our list of places to visit. Probably wait for the summer though ha. We need more mountains and less corn in our lives right now.
Yes, Summer is really amazing here! Hope you're able to experience Alaska one day!
Great video guys. I have ALWAYS wanted to visit Alaska. It's interesting to hear about reality versus stereotypes. I think I'll definately start doing some research. Have fun at Coldplay!
First World Traveller We think Alaska should be on everyone's travel list. It's such a unique land and it's truly inspiring. Hope you're able to experience it soon!
Just found out about your channel, definitely staying :) Alaska is pretty lovely.
Thank you! :)
Very nice! I'm an American living in Thailand the last 6 years and thinking about Alaska for the Summer months. (cost of living scares me)
Such a helpful video!! You answered a lot of the questions I have!
+BiANCA RileysReality We’re SO glad to hear that! If you have any other questions feel free to ask them, we love helping!
Thank you! Will do!!
I love the community factor you talked about!!
Yes, it's absolutely the best!
i just subbed. saw you on LifeGoesNorth. like you guys.
i hope when i move to kenai in 21 months i met people just like yall.
Thank you, can you please talk about the real estate and the driving conditions.
I googled "what is it like living in Alaska?" and this video came up, i have to say it was so informative, very too the point. Husband will be taking a job soon in Anchorage & i thought oh no its going to be dark and cold every day.. But now i am eager and i see the background in this video and all the valid points you both have made... i am very exciting now.
Hi, Jessica! We're glad that our video was helpful! We really do love Alaska. It has it's own issues and problems, but it really is a wonderful place to call "home." When will you all be making the move to Anchorage? Let us know if you have any other questions that we can answer!
@@LeggLife Thanks for the reply! 4 months and we will be coming to Alaska from New Orleans. I was curious how the school district is in Anchorage? I have a 5 year old.
Could you do a video specific on the summers? This was very informative and I really enjoyed this video. I accepted a summer job in Alaska this summer (may-september) any specific advice you have for someone from the continental states?
OMG even here in Vancouver (BC Canada) we get asked all the time if we live in igloos.
This was fantastic! Thank you
Catherine Ellis you're welcome! Thanks for watching!
I loved the part about people asking if hotels in Alaska take U.S. currency. My sister and I once thought it would be fun to set up an exchange booth at the Anchorage airport to change US dollars in to "Alaska money." We didn't do it, of course! I miss Alaska, and am looking forward to coming back.
Thanks so much for watching!
Small world.... Hello from Indianapolis :) (Born in So Cali, but been here for almost 30 years ) Please let me know when y'all come to Indy, I would love to take y'all to dinner or lunch sometime
I want to live in Fairbanks after traveling and seeing Sitka, Juneau, and Anchorage.
I have always wanted to visit Alaska and your drone videos make me want to come visit so bad. I do think of it as somewhere super cold though!
Two Hearts One Roof summers in Anchorage can get into the mid 70's (F), and people are often surprised by that. I think the record high in Alaska is in the 90's (F)!
Thank you for a candid view of living in Anchorage. We're moving to ANC in January 2019 and my wife has mixed feelings about it. Your video really helped her shift her views to liking it. Thank you.
Hi! Very cool, what’s bringing you to Anchorage? We hope you have a safe journey here to Alaska!
Loved it. 🌄
LifeGoesNorth thanks! We've loved following your Alaska journey. You guys have such a fun and unique perspective as well.
Wow. I am from NY, I think if I want to move somewhere else, Alaska is my top place to move to. When I was younger, I thought Alaska is very cold and dark, which is true but in the winter time. I like nature and Alaska would fit me. How are the health care and school systems up there? Thanks for sharing, learn something new everyday
Health care: for lots of things people fly out to Seattle for treatment. With only 300,000 people in Anchorage you can't have all the specialists you'd have in a larger city.
I graduated from East High in 1974, so my information on schools is way out of date, but at that time we had an unusual number of PhDs teaching at the high school level. Various reasons, but some came up as military and stayed.
There was an Anchorage Community College. (My dad ran the welding school there). It was a bargain, but it's gone now. I went to college in PA and then left Alaska, so can't give further info.
I live in East TN and would love to move to anchorage!! No snakes!!
hahaha I love how you are like no other place I want to live except january then it is hawaii or disney! lol but all kidding aside it sounds wonderful. I too love having more daylight hours to do things. it is a great motivator to get out and do things.
Joel G let's be honest, who wouldn't prefer to be at a Disney park in January or February :)
Well I will be there in December so close enough!! LOL
Great video!
denise h thank you!
Wow ! Thank you for posting this video. I live in the Caribbean and, I've always been fascinated with Alaska. Every single video I've watched about Alaska, and there's no exception here, gives me the impression that Alaska is a big Family. Great video.
I think that's a great way to describe Alaska. That feels like it may be fading some in our more urban areas, but much of Alaska is still remote and it definitely has that feel.
We may be coming to Alaska in July from Texas
Very cool! Moving here, or visiting?
My husband and I are wanting to relocate to Alaska, around the Anchorage area. I work with USPS and my husband is a truck driver. How is the job market in Alaska? We love the outdoors and everything about Alaska.
What’s it like driving there in winter in December. We’re gonna visit a few days then. And we’re from Texas. Gonna get a rental but don’t know much about snow driving. Maybe that could be a video idea.
I'm a new subscriber!!! Yay! I live in Indiana. What city/town are you from in Indiana? I live right outside of Ft. Wayne
I'll be there tomorrow for good
The weather here in Anchorage in the winter seems just like a Pennsylvania winter
Yep. Just longer and darker. Breakup goes on into May in my time in Anchorage.
Can you talk more about the performing arts opportunities you may or may not experience there?
What's 3 biggest changes we can expect moving from southwest us to anchorage?
Is cost of living alot? Do you get snowed in and can't get out? Do you have issues with prices on stores being higher there than in other states?
Thanks for all the info maybe one day I would love to come visit in the summer.
I get that cold in Vegas with the wind.
You should do a pro and cons of living in anchorage
Good idea! That would be a fun video to film.
You guys are adorable
I've heard nothing but good things about AK. Being from Texas, I totally get the stereotypes. AK does sound like somewhere I'd love to live. I enjoy the cold. The one thing my son has told me is there aren't any air conditioners; where he lives anyways. On base at JBER. So when it's warm, it's warm. My husband and I plan on visiting in late Jan, early Feb (for our son's promotion) so we're probly gonna get the full brunt of an AK winter. We tried to get up there over the summer but those tickets aren't cheap. Which is a drawback. Maybe next summer. Interesting to hear each of y'all's perspective.
Yeah, there are very few places in Alaska that have AC. It's not needed often, but when it's needed we sure wish we had it! Winter can certainly be cold, but it is also absolutely beautiful! If you need any recommendations on things to enjoy in Alaska in January/February let us know!
LeggLife Will do!
I want to move to Alaska with my family
How is the cost of living? Food prices? Insurance? Rent or mortgage? And how about the wages? Any jobs
Typically, have w long do the dark days last? Like from the point of losing sunlight to gaining sunlight?
I'm from Northern Indiana too Sherri!!! By Fort Wayne! :)
Very cool! Sherri went to high school in Leo and lived in Fort Wayne for a number of years :)
@@LeggLife That's awesome!!! :D
Such a cool beard 👍🏻
Thank you!
I live in Louisiana and i HATE the humidity and heat... can't wait to go to UAF in a couple years
+Commander Ooooh yeah, one of our favorite things about Alaska is that there is almost no humidity! It’s so nice!
Same here in Houston, man. Summer gets so hot and sticky and there's rarely a breeze so you're just walking around all sweaty and gross. Sweat is supposed to help cool you down, but here, it just makes it feel even hotter. Air conditioning is a Godsend, but conversely, the heating for winter is basically nonexistent and you have to be really careful because there have actually been instances of people turning on their heaters for the first time in years and having it catch fire because of all the dust and cobwebs clogging it up from disuse.
We really only have two seasons here: Summer and Fall-ish. In summer, temperatures can remain consistently withing the 90's to mid-100's range for weeks on end and average humidity rarely dips below 70%. In Fall-ish, you might get snow one day out of the year if everyone happened to appease the right snow gods that year, but temperatures can fluctuate between 20 F and 90 F with very little rhyme or reason. It's been cold enough to potentially snow in November only to get shorts-and-t-shirt sweat-your-balls-off weather on Christmas day. And God forbid the temperature ever drop below 40 F, at least if you're planning on driving anywhere in the city and actually arriving at your destination sometime before the heat death of the universe. People in this city drive like a-holes on a good day. If the temperature drops low enough for the roads to start freezing, suddenly it's like the apocalypse came early this year and everyone's driving like they're in a Mad Max movie and getting in traffic-stopping accidents left and right.
Personally, if you're gonna live in the state of Texas, San Antonio is a much better pick than Houston. There's a lot less humidity out there and driving is pretty chill as long as you avoid football stadiums during a game and university parking lots just in general. However, it's still too hot for my liking and Alaska's looking a lot more appealing, particularly Anchorage.
Lived in both Monroe Louisiana and Houston Texas. I could agree more. Some how I ended up in Phoenix. Alaska seems nice!
Yeah it's hot and humid in nj in the summer and cold as hell in the winter which sucks because I hate the heat
Hi Im a medical student who wishes to do her medical residency in Alaska because it seems so beautiful and full of nature and wildlife. My husband and I love animals and have dreamed of having huskies and taking them for walks out in the wilderness. We both love the cold and enjoy snow very much. We’ve been talking about moving here for a while now, and I was wondering if you tell me from your experience a little about the medical community and whats its like to be a patient there? Or what you have noticed about medical professionals? Just curious about where I may end up working one day lol !
hi I think last time I asked a question, I finally moved away from north Carolina where I was and gotten sick so bad from humidity hot air and stuffy air heat all of that and I am right now in flagstaff Arizona, for one month now, when I got here I started feeling better rapidly as air here was different and cooler with dry air of course but soon am planning to be in Alaska next stop at my age over 50 need to settle somewhere beautiful that is Alaska,,, in north Carolina I had hypertension went up bad and it caused my blood sugar to go up for no reason my A1C was normal but blood sugar hit 191 mg on blood sugar count shaking all over and dry mouth was indication, I left on july 27th arrived in Arizona on 30th now soon gonna drive my car all way up to Alaska yikes hope everything goes well for me
Thank you :-)
I want to visit Alaska someday it’s a beautiful state. I would like to drive from Texas to Alaska. Where is the best place to stay and fish. I would like to catch a chinook and cook it. Any tips for me?
So, you live in Los Anchorage......... Ha! I lived in Juneau for 15 years and never would've left except there was a recession caused by the oil companies. The last year or so before I left the state I worked and lived in Anchorage. In the winter the city is the dirtiest I've ever seen. Hookers walking the streets and drugs wherever you looked. There was a saying......Anchorage isn't too bad a town and the best thing is it's real close to Alaska. But.........I still love Alaska and miss it greatly.
Yes, we say that Anchorage is only 15 minutes from Alaska.
Hey guys! Just a quick question about the agriculture. Are there any fields, like soybean, corn, or wheat? Is there a lot of farmers markets with fresh produce or do you have to buy these from your grocery store? Are the prices pretty average or more expensive than other states? Thanks! Really enjoyed the vlog.
Hi Amanda! The agriculture here is pretty interesting. Because of the long hours of sunlight here during the summer there is an extreme growing season. In fact, many world record size vegetables are grown here. Farmers markets typically run from May - September with the best months being August & September at the markets. The prices for fresh produce here is pretty great at the markets during the summer, but the rest of the year it's expensive at the super market. There are some farm subscriptions such as Full Circle Farms that ships fresh produce boxes here every week from farms in Washington. They are a little expensive, but you do get fresh produce year round that way.
I like this videos and especially the description of Alaska. And I have agree with you 100 % when you travel aboard .Nobody love american even those Canadian and Australian . In this tourist accident I always told them . Look how much I get for american dollar. Since that I never said I am american again because you avoiding some problems . Because I am European living in america for many years. Now I always say I am European. Avoiding unnecessary problem ......................................
Yes, completely understand!
I'm from Ireland, but i would love to move and live in Alaska.
And we would love to move and live in Ireland :) We absolutely fell in love with your country and people when we were there.
@@LeggLife I guess grass is always greener elsewhere. LOL
I love the dark I do not like going outside In the daylight
the best way to move to Alaska with no friends or family there? where to start ?
Great info! Thank you. Is Alaska expensive?
Allen Thomas You’re welcome! I think how expensive Alaska is depends on where you are coming from. It’s certainly more expensive than other places, however it’s also less expensive than some.
@@LeggLifeI've always been fascinated by locales like Alaska and Montana. The only time I visited Alaska was in the dark with snow on the way to Japan(which was very expensive compared to Florida).
What's the process to move to Alaska
How is the job market in Alaska
Is it expensive to live in Anchorage?
It's pretty quite up there
What about the public schools? Are there snow days often? Is it year round?does a school start at the same time as the lower 48?
Hi, thanks for the questions! Public schools here are probably similar to public schools elsewhere. We do occasionally have snow days, but those only occur if we get more than about 12 inches of snow at one time. Very rarely will they cancel school for less that a foot of snow. I know some places around the country will cancel school if they receive even the smallest amount of snow, but not here in AK! Our school here is not year round, it starts in late August and goes until late May.
Not many snow days the busses have chains. 😂.
What about bugs?
"for the most part, we have winter until spring" . LOL . don't we all?
Ha! Well, what we meant is what once snow arrives, it never leaves. We've noticed that a lot of places will get snow and then it melts, and then they get more snow and it melts. That's kind of what winter looks like. For the most part, when snow arrives, it doesn't go anywhere until Spring.
HIMy question is Do you need 4*4 or All Wheel drive cars to drive in anchorage or other parts of Alaska?
There are certainly many areas where a 4X4 vehicle helps. In Anchorage, and other city areas they do a good job of keeping the roads plowed. However, a lot of more rural areas can require a 4X4. It really depends on where in Alaska you are.
Thank you
Adam, would you really like to get a big dog if you can persuade Sherry (I apologize if I misspelled your name) to get one someday? Also, what department of housekeeping did you work in and how did you like it? I currently work as a housekeeper and DO NOT like working for this particular management staff. To be honest, I am trying to get out of the housekeeping industry because I don't want to do it for the next three to five years. I recieved both an associates degree in Bible and a bachelor's degree in communication studies from LCU.
I probably wouldn't get too big of a dog, but something like a Golden Retriever would be perfect for me! I actually wasn't in housekeeping, I was always on the sales & marketing side of hotel operations. I started at front desk, and worked my way up until I was a Regional Director over a portfolio of hotels around Alaska. I really loved the hotel industry. However, there is no doubt that the housekeeping staff are the hardest working people in the entire hotel industry!
Land of the midnight sun.
Indeed!
sherry I live in south bend Indiana!
Very cool! How long have you been there?
My whole life, 31 years we live about 1 mile from campus( ND). I can look down the street at it. when you were talking about the winters in northern Indiana I was like that sounds like around here, not as bad as Alaskan winters but it's own kind of miserable hahaha. I'm so glad I ran into your channel I'm trying to convince hubby we need to take a disney cruise in January to get away from winter for a bit!
Cost of living in Alaska ? Are things a lot more expensive because of the geography
Things here are certainly more expensive. The cost of living is higher than other locations. However there are other factors to take into account. We have no state income tax, here in Anchorage we have no sales tax, and income here is higher than most places. So, when you take everything into account, it isn't as bad as it seems if you just look at the cost of groceries and other items.