Cost of Living Calculator - Bethel, Alaska vs Seattle, Washington


The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 10.0% more expensive than Bethel, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $71,474 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Bethel, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Seattle
than in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel, AK vs Seattle, WA
Compared to Bethel, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  72.1% lower
  Commute
  93.9% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher

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