Anchorage, Alaska vs. Kankakee, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kankakee, Illinois is 36.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $26,721 in Kankakee, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kankakee, Illinois is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Kankakee
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Kankakee, IL
Compared to Anchorage, Kankakee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  24.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% lower