Cost of Living Calculator - Bethel, Alaska vs Caribou, Maine


The cost of living in Caribou, Maine is 50.5% cheaper than Bethel, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $24,738 in Caribou, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Caribou, Maine is cheaper than Bethel, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Caribou
than in Bethel, Alaska
Bethel, AK vs Caribou, ME
Compared to Bethel, Caribou is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.7% lower
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.3% lower

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