What is a pro or con of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in Downingtown.

What salary do I need to live in Downingtown, Pennsylvania copmared to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania should increase to $62,004 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BETHLEHEM vs. DOWNINGTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Downingtown, Pennsylvania is 24.0% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,004 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Downingtown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Downingtown
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem, PA vs. Downingtown, PA

Compared to Bethlehem, Downingtown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

62.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.5% higher

Commute

5.4% higher

Health

2.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.1% higher

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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