Carterville, Illinois vs. Homer, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homer, Alaska is 31.8% more expensive than Carterville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,895 in Homer, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Carterville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homer, Alaska is more expensive than Carterville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Homer
than in Carterville, Illinois
Carterville, IL vs. Homer, AK
Compared to Carterville, Homer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  31.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% higher
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher