Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Bethel, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 49.0% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,629 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
148% more expensive in Bethel
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Bethel, AK
Compared to Raleigh, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  116.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  148.4% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher