Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Bethel, Alaska


The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 72.4% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $86,215 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Bethel
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Bethel, AK
Compared to Buffalo, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.4% 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
  120.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  508.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  129.9% higher
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.