Cost of Living Calculator - Orono, Minnesota vs Bethel, Alaska


The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 7.9% cheaper than Orono, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $46,075 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Orono, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is cheaper than Orono, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Bethel
than in Orono, Minnesota
Orono, MN vs Bethel, AK
Compared to Orono, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  102.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  157.0% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  63.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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