Cost of Living in Bethel Census Area, AK

Modeled annual cost: $66,081.

Median family income: $73,824.

Affordability Snapshot

AK County Median

$56,721

State Rank

1thMost expensive counties in AK out of 28See Alaska county rankings

Median Income

$73,824

Location Type

Not Metropolitan

Biggest category:

Housing is the biggest expense in Bethel Census Area, AK.

$19,680 per year.

Cost breakdown

Total

$66,081

Per year

  • Housing:$19,680
  • Taxes:$12,155
  • Transport:$10,576
  • Healthcare:$10,014
  • Other Costs:$7,898
  • Food:$5,758
  • Childcare:$0

* Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

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1Kusilvak Census Area, AK
$47,223
2Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK
$47,506
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$49,441
4Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK
$50,735
5Wrangell City and Borough, AK
$50,992

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Cost of Living in Bethel Census Area, AK (2026)