Lake Charles, Louisiana vs. Bethel, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 83.6% more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $60,599 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than Lake Charles, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Bethel
than in Lake Charles, Louisiana
Lake Charles, LA vs. Bethel, AK
Compared to Lake Charles, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.6% 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
  134.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  173.9% higher
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% higher