Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Western Springs, Illinois


The cost of living in Western Springs, Illinois is 19.8% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $134,242 in Western Springs, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Western Springs, Illinois is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Western Springs
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs Western Springs, IL
Compared to Anchorage, Western Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% higher
      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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower

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