Bluffs, Illinois vs. Talkeetna, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Talkeetna, Alaska is 40.1% more expensive than Bluffs, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $70,041 in Talkeetna, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffs, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Talkeetna, Alaska is more expensive than Bluffs, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Talkeetna
than in Bluffs, Illinois
Bluffs, IL vs. Talkeetna, AK
Compared to Bluffs, Talkeetna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% higher
      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
  42.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  199.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% higher
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher