Bethel, Alaska vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 59.9% more expensive than Bethel, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $119,921 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Bethel, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
267% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel, AK vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Bethel, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% higher
      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
  46.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.4% lower
  Commute
  123.1% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher