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


The cost of living in Whittier, Alaska is 23.2% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,612 in Whittier, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, Alaska is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Whittier
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Whittier, AK
Compared to Chicago, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  39.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.0% higher
  Commute
  53.7% lower
  Health
  41.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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