Chicago, Illinois vs. Haines, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Haines, Alaska is 4.3% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,212 in Haines, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Haines, Alaska is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Haines
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Haines, AK
Compared to Chicago, Haines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.4% higher
  Commute
  52.9% lower
  Health
  44.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher