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

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 7.4% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $231,445 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Chicago
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Anchorage, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
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  7.4% lower
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  Food
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
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  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
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  Personal
  12.8% lower
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