Bethel, Alaska vs. Kenai, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kenai, Alaska is 34.5% cheaper than Bethel, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $32,733 in Kenai, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kenai, Alaska is cheaper than Bethel, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Kenai
than in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel, AK vs. Kenai, AK
Compared to Bethel, Kenai is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.5% 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
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  57.1% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher