South Chicago Heights, Illinois vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 31.4% more expensive than South Chicago Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,685 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in South Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than South Chicago Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Anchorage
than in South Chicago Heights, Illinois
South Chicago Heights, IL vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to South Chicago Heights, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  33.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  335.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher