Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Bethel, Alaska


The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 29.3% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,992 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
263% more expensive in Bethel
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Bethel, AK
Compared to Tacoma, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  114.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  263.1% higher
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  40.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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