Bethel, Alaska vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 35.4% cheaper than Bethel, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $56,537 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is cheaper than Bethel, Alaska
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
68% cheaper in Spokane
than in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel, AK vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Bethel, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  68.2% lower
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  31.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower