Olympia, Washington vs. Bethel, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 36.4% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $95,460 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
230% more expensive in Bethel
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Bethel, AK
Compared to Olympia, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  114.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  230.9% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher