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


The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 5.8% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $64,026 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Anchorage
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs Anchorage, AK
Compared to Evanston, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher

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