Cost of Living Calculator - Bethel, Alaska vs Calais, Maine


The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 49.8% cheaper than Bethel, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $37,648 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than Bethel, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Calais
than in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel, AK vs Calais, ME
Compared to Bethel, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.8% 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
  52.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.5% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower

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