Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Fort Yukon, Alaska


The cost of living in Fort Yukon, Alaska is 16.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,430 in Fort Yukon, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Yukon, Alaska is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fort Yukon
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Fort Yukon, AK
Compared to Chicago, Fort Yukon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  59.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.0% higher
  Commute
  55.3% lower
  Health
  47.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher

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