Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Columbus, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, North Carolina is 3.9% cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,490 in Columbus, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, North Carolina is cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Columbus
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Columbus, NC
Compared to Bethlehem, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower