I moved to Seattle from Anchorage 3 years ago and I like it a lot better. Winters are not as bad, there is so much more to do in the city and you still are close to wilderness when you want to get away. The government functions better here, and the 'high" taxes aren't as bad as the cost of living in Alaska due to its isolation and brutal winters.  Ever since 2014 when Parnell gave away the tax revenue Alaska has been on a downward spiral, while Seattle is booming. I would encourage young people who are having a hard time in Alaska to move to a suburb city near Seattle. Its better here