Carbondale, Illinois vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 22.7% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $364,310 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Bethlehem
than in Carbondale, Illinois
Carbondale, IL vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Carbondale, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher