Cost of Living Calculator - North Chicago, Illinois vs Utqiagvik, Alaska


The cost of living in Utqiagvik, Alaska is 45.1% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $89,823 in Utqiagvik, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Utqiagvik, Alaska is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Utqiagvik
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs Utqiagvik, AK
Compared to North Chicago, Utqiagvik is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  176.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  34.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher

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