Morgantown, West Virginia vs. Bethel, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 69.0% more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,217 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than Morgantown, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Bethel
than in Morgantown, West Virginia
Morgantown, WV vs. Bethel, AK
Compared to Morgantown, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.0% 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
  114.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  187.6% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher