Galesburg, Illinois vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 73.1% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $294,328 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
335% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Galesburg, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.1% 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
  34.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  409.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  76.1% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.0% higher