Alaska to North Dakota Moving Guide

Pros and Cons of Moving from Alaska to North Dakota

ConsAlaska

• Long, dark winters
• High cost of living
• Isolation and remoteness
• Limited road access
• Bears and wildlife

ProsNorth Dakota

• More daylight hours
• Lower cost of living
• Proximity to larger cities
• Extensive road networks
• Fewer wildlife encounters

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North Dakota

• Flat landscapes
• Fewer species variety
• Lacks traditional practices
• Less outdoor recreation
• Less visible night skies

Alaska

• Natural beauty
• Unique wildlife
• Rich subsistence culture
• Adventure opportunities
• Aurora Borealis

Pros of moving from Alaska to North Dakota

• Say goodbye to long, dark winters and hello to more daylight hours
• Look forward to moving away from the high cost of living and moving to North Dakota with a lower cost of living
• Swap the isolation and remoteness of Alaska for proximity to larger cities in North Dakota
• Get ready for extensive road networks in North Dakota

Cons of moving from Alaska to North Dakota

• Unfortunately, you'll be moving away from the natural beauty in Alaska to live with the flat landscapes in North Dakota
• You'll lose out on the pro of unique wildlife and have to settle for the con of fewer species variety
• Time to bid farewell to the rich subsistence culture and get used to the lack of traditional practices in North Dakota
• Swap adventure opportunities for less outdoor recreation

Alaska vs. North Dakota: Comparing the Local Foodie Scene

If you're moving from Alaska to North Dakota, you will be trading the iconic King Crab of Alaska for the equally delicious Knoephla Soup of North Dakota. And while the locals in Alaska rave about their flavorful Reindeer Sausage and sumptuous Fried Halibut, North Dakota residents know they have tasty Bison Burgers and Fleaenkaak to savor. While the vegan transplants might be saying goodbye to the Seaweed Salad they've grown to love, they can get ready for the Lentil Stew of North Dakota. In the days before your move, make sure you get one final trip to iconic Alaska eateries like The Crab Shack, Northern Delights, and Aurora Bites. After the boxes are unpacked in North Dakota, don't wait too long before making your way to North Dakota's acclaimed eateries like Bison House, Soup Town Café, and Dakota Diner.

When comparing lifestyles, North Dakota shows less emphasis on fitness and health consciousness than Alaska. Food truck fans will discover a less desirable selection in North Dakota, compared to what you are used to in Alaska. Also, the overall foodie scene is less bustling in North Dakota.

Real Estate & Lifestyle Differences between Alaska and North Dakota

• The log cabins and modern architecture that Alaska is known for will be replaced with the ranch and split-level architecture typical of North Dakota.
• Compared to Alaska's real estate listings that commonly reference scenic views and privacy, North Dakota real estate listings often highlight features like spacious yards and proximity to schools.
• Make sure you unpack those walking shoes. North Dakota is more walkable than Alaska.
• Make sure the movers take care of your bike. North Dakota is more bike-friendly than Alaska.
• North Dakota has more of an urban feel than Alaska.
• North Dakota housing costs are 29% less expensive than they are in Alaska, with a median home price of $253,395 compared to Alaska’s $354,563.
• Over the prior 9 years, home prices in North Dakota have increased 19% compared to a 34% increase in Alaska.
• Rent in North Dakota is 41.41% more affordable than in Alaska.

Your Move, Your Forecast: Key Weather Differences between Alaska and North Dakota

• Break out the sunglasses for your move from Alaska to North Dakota. North Dakota gets 34% more sunshine days than Alaska.
• North Dakota has lower humidity and a higher average UV index compared to Alaska.
• Say goodbye to the possible earthquakes and volcanic ash in Alaska and be on the lookout for potential tornadoes and blizzards in North Dakota.
• Get ready for warmer summers. The average summer high temperature in North Dakota is 22 degrees warmer than in Alaska.
• The average winter lows are 18 degrees warmer than they are in Alaska.
• Your umbrella might be neglected in North Dakota. North Dakota receives 5 fewer inches of rain compared to Alaska.

Financial & Community Snapshot: Alaska and North Dakota

• When it comes to your monthly paycheck, residents in North Dakota tend to earn about 18% less than those in Alaska
• The COLI in North Dakota will be 28% lower than what you are used to living in Alaska
• Bummer... By moving from AK to ND, you'll now have a state income tax of 2.9%
• The affluence in North Dakota is moderate compared to fairly affluent in Alaska
• The poverty level is low in North Dakota compared to moderate in Alaska
• In terms of homelessness, it is noticeable in Alaska and minimal in North Dakota

Political and Religious Climate in Alaska vs. North Dakota

• Alaska tends to lean mixed, leaning Republican in its political climate
• North Dakota, on the other hand, is often described as Conservative/Republican
• North Dakota's religious environment can be described as dominantly Christian, with Lutheran and Catholic majorities
• Alaska's residents' religious practices can be generally categorized as mixed, with a strong presence of Christianity

Education Guide When Moving from Alaska to North Dakota