Lexington, South Carolina vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 3.1% more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,561 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lexington, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Bethlehem
than in Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington, SC vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Lexington, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher