Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Whittier, Alaska


The cost of living in Whittier, Alaska is 9.4% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,708 in Whittier, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, Alaska is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Food is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Food
44% more expensive in Whittier
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Whittier, AK
Compared to Springfield, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  44.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.7% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.0% higher

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