Alhambra, California vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 42.5% cheaper than Alhambra, California.

You would need a salary of $23,001 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alhambra, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Alhambra, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Alhambra, California
Alhambra, CA vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Alhambra, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% lower
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  18.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower