West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Bethel, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Alaska is 71.7% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $85,827 in Bethel, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Alaska is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Bethel
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Bethel, AK
Compared to West Des Moines, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.7% 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
  118.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  175.7% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.8% higher