Evanston, Illinois vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 22.2% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,880 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Evanston, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  16.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower