Cost of Living Calculator - Effingham, Illinois vs Anchorage, Alaska


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 46.1% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,048 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Effingham, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  82.5% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher

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