Lawrence, Kansas vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 2.8% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $51,395 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Bethlehem
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Lawrence, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher