Bethel, Alaska vs. Bismarck, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bismarck, North Dakota is 38.1% cheaper than Bethel, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,445 in Bismarck, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bismarck, North Dakota is cheaper than Bethel, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Bismarck
than in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel, AK vs. Bismarck, ND
Compared to Bethel, Bismarck is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% lower
      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
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  64.1% lower
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  24.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower

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