Madison, Wisconsin vs. Bethel, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 50.5% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $120,394 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
129% more expensive in Bethel
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Bethel, AK
Compared to Madison, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  122.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  129.0% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher