St. Louis, Missouri vs. Bethel, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 84.5% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $156,844 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Bethel
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Bethel, AK
Compared to St. Louis, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  84.5% 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
  128.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  349.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  157.0% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher

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