Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Carol Stream, Illinois


The cost of living in Carol Stream, Illinois is 10.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $118,654 in Carol Stream, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carol Stream, Illinois is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Carol Stream
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Carol Stream, IL
Compared to Anchorage, Carol Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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