Skagway, Alaska vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 10.5% cheaper than Skagway, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $53,700 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Skagway, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Skagway, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Chicago
than in Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, AK vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Skagway, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  33.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% lower
  Commute
  150.9% higher
  Health
  30.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower