Haines, Alaska vs. Itasca, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Itasca, Illinois is 1.5% cheaper than Haines, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $49,241 in Itasca, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Haines, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Itasca, Illinois is cheaper than Haines, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
35% cheaper in Itasca
than in Haines, Alaska
Haines, AK vs. Itasca, IL
Compared to Haines, Itasca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.1% lower
  Commute
  85.0% higher
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower