Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 76.0% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $87,996 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in New York
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Bethlehem, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.0% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.5% higher
  Commute
  103.0% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher