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ANCHORAGE vs. CHICAGO
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Anchorage, Alaska vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
7.4%
cheaper
than Anchorage, Alaska.
You would need a salary of
$53,237
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
7.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
20.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
31.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.2% lower
Commute
32.4% higher
Health
29.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
12.8% lower
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