Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 7.8% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,089 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Fresno
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Bethlehem, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% higher
      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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower