9 Cheap Yet Delightful Retirement Places in Alaska

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Alaska may not be the first choice for many retirees, but it has a lot to offer. From stunning beauty to low taxes, Alaska can be a great place to enjoy your golden years.

Palmer is a small town in the Mat-Su Valley, about 40 miles north of Anchorage. It has a rich history, a vibrant community, and plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities. 

Palmer 

#1

It was the former starting point of the Iditarod sled dog race, and it offers easy access to lakes, rivers, and mountains. 

Wasilla 

#2

Kenai and Soldotna are neighboring cities on the southern coast of Alaska, on the Kenai Peninsula.  

Kenai-Soldotna 

#3

Homer and Seldovia are two charming towns on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula, overlooking Kachemak Bay.  

Homer-Seldovia 

#4

Fairbanks is the second-largest city in Alaska, and the largest in the Interior region.

Fairbanks 

#5

Sterling is a small town on the Kenai Peninsula, surrounded by lakes and forests. It has the highest percentage of seniors in this list, at 18%.

Sterling 

#6

Juneau is the capital city of Alaska, and the third-largest by population. It is located in the Southeast region, along the Gastineau Channel.  

Juneau 

#7

Sitka is a coastal town in the Southeast region, on Baranof Island. It is the former capital of Russian America, and it has a unique blend of cultures and traditions. 

Sitka 

#8

Ketchikan is another coastal town in the Southeast region, on Revillagigedo Island. It is the southernmost city in Alaska, and the fifth-largest by population. 

Ketchikan 

#9

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