Cost of Living Calculator - Bethel, Alaska vs Fort Kent, Maine


The cost of living in Fort Kent, Maine is 48.8% cheaper than Bethel, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $51,245 in Fort Kent, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Kent, Maine is cheaper than Bethel, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Fort Kent
than in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel, AK vs Fort Kent, ME
Compared to Bethel, Fort Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.8% 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
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.0% lower
  Commute
  11.0% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower

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