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


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 4.8% more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $68,107 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Ketchikan, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Ketchikan, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
101% more expensive in Chicago
than in Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Ketchikan, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  38.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  101.9% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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