Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Kenai, Alaska


The cost of living in Kenai, Alaska is 7.0% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $69,784 in Kenai, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kenai, Alaska is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Kenai
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Kenai, AK
Compared to Chicago, Kenai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  43.6% lower
  Health
  47.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher

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