Bethel, Alaska vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 31.2% cheaper than Bethel, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $68,807 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bethel, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel, AK vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Bethel, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.3% lower
  Commute
  100.1% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower