Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 12.8% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $56,419 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Bethlehem
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Indianapolis, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher