Lakewood, Colorado vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 26.3% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $12,611 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Lakewood, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  22.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower