Cost of living comparison
Illinois is 0.9% more expensive than Alaska.
- Restaurants
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pay 17.9% less in Illinois
- Groceries
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pay 28.0% less in Illinois
- Transportation
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pay 8.2% more in Illinois
- Housing
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pay 20.6% less in Illinois
- Childcare
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pay 91.8% more in Illinois
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 19.2% less in Illinois
- Clothing
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pay 8.3% less in Illinois
The cost of childcare and transportation in Illinois are more expensive than in Alaska. Expenses including groceries, housing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Illinois. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Illinois.
If you lived in Illinois instead of Alaska, you would:
pay 17.9% less for restaurants
|
Alaska
|
Illinois
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$26.50
|
$16.03
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.71
|
$10.33
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.60
|
$2.49
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.03
|
$1.85
|
|
pay 28.0% less for groceries
|
Alaska
|
Illinois
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.74
|
$3.19
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.90
|
$5.63
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.55
|
$3.30
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.69
|
$2.92
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.20
|
$5.08
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.35
|
$2.10
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.11
|
$0.66
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.54
|
$2.05
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.93
|
$1.82
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.98
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$1.20
|
|
pay 8.2% more for transportation
|
Alaska
|
Illinois
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.22
|
$3.61
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$51.67
|
$72.95
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,113.17
|
$28,096.73
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.54
|
$17.96
|
|
pay 20.6% less for housing
|
Alaska
|
Illinois
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$122.81
|
$65.96
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,483.44
|
$1,375.37
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,298.81
|
$1,146.99
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$165.96
|
$137.37
|
|
pay 91.8% more for childcare
|
Alaska
|
Illinois
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$943.88
|
$1,394.11
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,350.00
|
$24,405.00
|
|
pay 19.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Alaska
|
Illinois
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.04
|
$5.17
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.94
|
$4.81
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.02
|
$9.79
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$105.42
|
$60.87
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.32
|
$12.50
|
|
pay 8.3% less for clothing
|
Alaska
|
Illinois
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$54.68
|
$51.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.00
|
$41.59
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.93
|
$80.60
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$123.00
|
$115.89
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