Sparks, Nevada vs. Bethel, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 31.9% more expensive than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $263,786 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than Sparks, Nevada
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
154% more expensive in Bethel
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs. Bethel, AK
Compared to Sparks, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  114.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  154.3% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher