Wichita, Kansas vs. Bethel, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 87.0% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $254,333 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Bethel
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Bethel, AK
Compared to Wichita, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.0% 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
  128.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  301.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  137.9% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher