Cost of Living Calculator - Bethel, Alaska vs Rochester, Minnesota


The cost of living in Rochester, Minnesota is 39.4% cheaper than Bethel, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $30,308 in Rochester, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, Minnesota is cheaper than Bethel, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Rochester
than in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel, AK vs Rochester, MN
Compared to Bethel, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.5% lower
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  28.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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