Anchorage, Alaska vs. Shorewood, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shorewood, Illinois is 14.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,672 in Shorewood, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shorewood, Illinois is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Shorewood
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Shorewood, IL
Compared to Anchorage, Shorewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  20.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% lower