Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, Illinois vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 10.9% more expensive than Cary, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,449 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Cary, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Cary, Illinois
Cary, IL vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Cary, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher

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