Alaska, Minnesota vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 37.9% more expensive than Alaska, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $137,869 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Alaska, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Alaska, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Chicago
than in Alaska, Minnesota
Alaska, MN vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Alaska, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  92.6% higher
  Health
  15.8% higher
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  Personal
  13.1% higher
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