Palatine, Illinois vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 6.4% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,211 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Palatine, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  24.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  18.3% lower
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher