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ANCHORAGE vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

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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 $277,753 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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20.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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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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