Golden, Colorado vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 35.9% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $84,586 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Golden, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower