Anchorage, Alaska vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 31.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $68,276 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Champaign
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Anchorage, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.2% lower