Cost of Living Calculator - Bedford, Iowa vs Cold Bay, Alaska


The cost of living in Cold Bay, Alaska is 53.0% more expensive than Bedford, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $114,744 in Cold Bay, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cold Bay, Alaska is more expensive than Bedford, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
293% more expensive in Cold Bay
than in Bedford, Iowa
Bedford, IA vs Cold Bay, AK
Compared to Bedford, Cold Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  169.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.3% higher
  Commute
  20.8% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher

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