Originally Posted by ALLongshot
Originally Posted by 358Norma_fan
Welcome to housing prices in Ak. That Salary seemed awfully big until you started checking prices didn't it?


I knew the prices were much higher there but I wasnt expecting $2200 a month rent for a 2 br house. I'm pretty sure I can buy a very nice RV for half that IF I can find a place to park it.
I havent given up yet.
I have always dreamed about living up there, just may be a little bit longer before I make it.


Probably the cheapest way to live here in Juneau, especially for a single guy, is on a boat. You can buy a boat for a month or three worth of rent and the harbor fees are usually about $100.-$200./month. There is a laundry/showers about a block from Harris harbor downtown. Even if you sell the boat at a loss when you leave you tend to save a lot of money plus you might get to do more fishing. Check out Craigslist for Juneau boats for sale or just walk the piers for signs.