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Old Feb 3, 2010 | 1:07 am
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Originally Posted by ANC
quite a few things in HNL are the same price or sometimes cheaper than ANC. Airfare and gas are 2 of the few things that cost more in Alaska than the contiguous states, at least in the places I visit, including HNL. Some places appear cheaper until you get to the register and get socked with a $20 tax charge
It's not a terrible tax... 4.166% for all counties except Oahu... But does throw off the expected cost when you see something on sale for $1. Oh- another thing cheaper there (logically) is Pineapple! Much fresher too

But I digress...
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