Alaska
About 2,000 Californians moved to Alaska in 2024, the number 43 destination out of California. Alaska has no personal income tax.
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Taxes
Alaska has no personal income tax. Alaska also has no statewide sales tax, though some boroughs and cities levy local sales and property taxes. Eligible residents receive an annual Permanent Fund Dividend, and local governments provide a property tax exemption for qualifying senior homeowners. See the Alaska revenue department for current rules.
California's top marginal rate is 13.3% (tax year 2026). For someone who becomes a full-year Alaska resident, state income tax on wages generally drops out of the picture, though property, sales and other taxes still apply, and income tied to California can still be taxed by California.
Moving out of California generally doesn't take the sale of a California home out of California's tax reach. Our guide to selling your LA home and moving out of state covers withholding at closing, the capital gains exclusion and the questions to bring to a CPA.
What to check before you go
- Property tax. Rates and assessments are set locally in Alaska, and many places offer an exemption or credit on a primary residence. Look up the specific address with the county or local assessor before you budget.
- Homeowners insurance. Premiums depend on the address, the home and the coverage. Get quotes on a specific property early, before you commit to a purchase.
- Vehicle registration and license. New residents generally have a limited window to register a car and get a driver's license in Alaska. Check the deadline with the state motor vehicle agency.
- Your last California tax year. The year you move usually means a part-year California return, and the sale of a California home can still be taxed by California. Bring the dates to a CPA.
The full list, in the order people usually tackle it, is in our moving out of California checklist.
The nearest markets we track
We don't have Alaska price data yet. These are the closest cities we do cover, measured against a typical LA County zip code.
| City | Median sale price | $/sq ft | Median days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical LA County zip | $904K | $588 | 44 |
| Seattle, WA | $901K | $571 | 11 |
| Portland, OR | $562K | $327 | 10 |
Redfin Data Center. Cities: May 2026, all residential. LA: median of LA County zip-code medians, Mar 2026 to May 2026.
Common questions
How many people move from California to Alaska?
About 1,950 people (plus or minus 807) moved from California to Alaska in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, the number 43 destination for people leaving California. The margin of error is wide for a flow this size, so treat it as a rough estimate.
Does Alaska have a state income tax?
No. Alaska has no personal income tax. California's top marginal rate is 13.3% (tax year 2026). Confirm current rates with the Alaska revenue department and a CPA.
What should I check before moving from California to Alaska?
Start with property tax on the specific address, homeowners insurance quotes, the deadline to register a car and get a driver's license in Alaska, and how your last California tax year and the sale of your LA home will be handled. Our moving out of California checklist covers the rest.
Mover counts: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 state-to-state migration flows (people who lived in California one year earlier). Estimates have margins of error. Market figures: Redfin Data Center.
