Cost of Living Calculator - Kaktovik, Alaska vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 6.7% cheaper than Kaktovik, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $74,648 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Kaktovik, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Kaktovik, Alaska
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
61% cheaper in Chicago
than in Kaktovik, Alaska
Kaktovik, AK vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Kaktovik, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  61.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.4% lower
  Commute
  105.2% higher
  Health
  32.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower

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