Cranston, Rhode Island vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 14.0% cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $42,998 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Cranston, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  16.7% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% lower