Craig, Alaska vs. Thomson, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Thomson, Illinois is 29.4% cheaper than Craig, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,310 in Thomson, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Craig, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Thomson, Illinois is cheaper than Craig, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Thomson
than in Craig, Alaska
Craig, AK vs. Thomson, IL
Compared to Craig, Thomson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% lower
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower