Salcha, Alaska vs. Bethel, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 57.8% more expensive than Salcha, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $151,685 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Salcha, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than Salcha, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Bethel
than in Salcha, Alaska
Salcha, AK vs. Bethel, AK
Compared to Salcha, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  62.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  86.7% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower