Anchorage, Alaska vs. Galena, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galena, Illinois is 25.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $37,241 in Galena, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galena, Illinois is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Galena
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Galena, IL
Compared to Anchorage, Galena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower