Hyder, Alaska and Stewart, British Columbia are within a mile of each other. Following are the key features of each community.

Stewart, British Columbia (Canada):
• Beautiful scenery everywhere
• Cold winters
• Socialized Health Care (the governemnt pays for it)
• Moderately high taxes
• Alcohol is expensive due to taxes

Hyder, Alaksa (USA):
• Beautiful scenery everywhere
• Cold winters
• No property taxes
• No state income tax
• No state sales tax
• The Government writes you a check for $1,500 or so every year, just for living in Alaska
• No police
• No customs inspections
• Alcohol is inexpensive
• Health Care? Just have a drink!