Nome, Alaska vs. Bethel, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 31.3% more expensive than Nome, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $65,663 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Nome, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than Nome, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Bethel
than in Nome, Alaska
Nome, AK vs. Bethel, AK
Compared to Nome, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.1% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower