Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Soldotna, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Soldotna, Alaska is 16.6% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,305 in Soldotna, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Soldotna, Alaska is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Soldotna
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Soldotna, AK
Compared to Bettendorf, Soldotna is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  22.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% higher
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  25.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.1% higher