Anchorage, Alaska vs. Joliet, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 27.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,250 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Joliet
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Joliet, IL
Compared to Anchorage, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.8% lower

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