Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, Illinois vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 58.3% more expensive than Alton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $118,690 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Alton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Alton, Illinois
Alton, IL vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Alton, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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
  32.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  464.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher

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