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


The cost of living in Bethel, Maine is 7.7% cheaper than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $46,146 in Bethel, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Maine is cheaper than Kenai, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Bethel
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs Bethel, ME
Compared to Kenai, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% lower

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