Cost of Living in Bethel, AK

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29%
Overall NAT. AVG.
23%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
55%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Bethel Alaska National
Cost of living129122100
Groceries123119100
Health care112110100
Housing155137100
Transportation114113100
Utilities125124100
Lifestyle & Entertainment122117100
Household Items112110100
Education & Childcare116114100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Bethel is 6% higher than the Alaska average
  • The cost of living in Bethel is 29% higher than the national average
  • Bethel housing is 55% higher than the national average
  • Alaska general sales tax is 100% lower than the national average
  • Alaska state income tax is 100% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$169,735$14,145$3,960$5,093
      Renters$96,328$8,027$2,248$2,890
      The affordability of the housing market in Bethel, AK as well as the overall cost of living can be predicted by what percent of the monthly income is spent on housing related costs. This is konwn as the debt-to-income ratio (DTI). The overall rule of thumb is that no more than 28% of your gross income should be spent on the overall costs related to housing and no more than 36% of gross income on all expenses and debts. Among Bethel homeowners, the median income is $169,735. This indicates that a monthly maximum of $3,960 should be spent by homeowners on all housing related costs. Renters have a median income of $96,328. This indicates that renters would have a maximum of $2,248 for their rent related monthly costs.

      Alaska Sales Tax

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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