Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Summit, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Summit, New Jersey is 95.4% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $97,704 in Summit, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Summit, New Jersey is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
247% more expensive in Summit
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Summit, NJ
Compared to Bethlehem, Summit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.4% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  439.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  59.9% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher