Bethel, Alaska vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 29.6% cheaper than Bethel, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $35,190 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is cheaper than Bethel, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Chicago
than in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel, AK vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Bethel, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  55.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.3% lower
  Commute
  95.3% higher
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower