Bethel, Alaska vs. Fairbanks, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairbanks, Alaska is 33.2% cheaper than Bethel, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $33,421 in Fairbanks, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairbanks, Alaska is cheaper than Bethel, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Fairbanks
than in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel, AK vs. Fairbanks, AK
Compared to Bethel, Fairbanks is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  38.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.5% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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