Glen Carbon, Illinois vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 20.3% more expensive than Glen Carbon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,171 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Carbon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is more expensive than Glen Carbon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Wasilla
than in Glen Carbon, Illinois
Glen Carbon, IL vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Glen Carbon, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  36.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher