ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – It’s no secret living in Alaska is expensive. Kimberly Greiff tries to save where she can. One study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found Alaskans spent nearly $13k more than most American households in 2022-23. “Kim the Cheap” Grieff is an admin of Couponing For Beginners Anchorage, a Facebook group where shoppers unite to find deals wherever possible.