Lancaster, California vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 16.7% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $74,974 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Lancaster, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower