Normal, Illinois vs. Bethel, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 85.4% more expensive than Normal, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $88,074 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Normal, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than Normal, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Bethel
than in Normal, Illinois
Normal, IL vs. Bethel, AK
Compared to Normal, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  85.4% 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
  125.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  148.2% higher
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher