Anchorage, Alaska vs. Newton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Illinois is 35.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $32,241 in Newton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Illinois is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Newton
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Newton, IL
Compared to Anchorage, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  29.3% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower