Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Prudhoe Bay, Alaska


The cost of living in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska is 2.1% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,929 in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Prudhoe Bay
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Prudhoe Bay, AK
Compared to Chicago, Prudhoe Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  85.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  47.7% lower
  Health
  43.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.0% higher

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