What is a pro or con of living in Anchorage, Alaskacompared to Bourbonnais, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in Anchorage.

What salary do I need to live in Anchorage, Alaska copmared to Bourbonnais, Illinois?

A salary of $175,000 in Bourbonnais, Illinois should increase to $236,047 in Anchorage, Alaska (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOURBONNAIS vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bourbonnais, Illinois vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 34.9% more expensive than Bourbonnais, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $236,047 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Bourbonnais, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Bourbonnais, Illinois

Bourbonnais, IL vs. Anchorage, AK

Compared to Bourbonnais, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

24.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.3% higher

Commute

34.1% higher

Health

35.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

30.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Bourbonnais, Illinois vs. Anchorage, Alaska

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Bourbonnais, IL vs. Anchorage, AK

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