Salem, West Virginia vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 32.7% more expensive than Salem, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,075 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Salem, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Bethlehem
than in Salem, West Virginia
Salem, WV vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Salem, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher