Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Bethel, Alaska


The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 42.1% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,043 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Bethel
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Bethel, AK
Compared to Chicago, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  123.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  165.3% higher
  Commute
  48.8% lower
  Health
  41.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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