Juneau, Alaska vs. Bethel, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Maine is 19.3% cheaper than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $40,368 in Bethel, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Maine is cheaper than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Bethel
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Bethel, ME
Compared to Juneau, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.8% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower