Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 0.9% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,435 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
32% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Downers Grove, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  21.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  32.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher