Mendota, Illinois vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 57.0% more expensive than Mendota, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $78,484 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Mendota, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Mendota, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Mendota, Illinois
Mendota, IL vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Mendota, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  269.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher