What is a pro or con of living in Bethlehem township, Pennsylvaniacompared to Scranton, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 180% more expensive in Bethlehem township.

What salary do I need to live in Bethlehem township, Pennsylvania copmared to Scranton, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $35,000 in Scranton, Pennsylvania should increase to $45,943 in Bethlehem township, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SCRANTON vs. BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP
Cost of Living Comparison

Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Bethlehem township, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem township, Pennsylvania is 31.3% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,943 in Bethlehem township, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bethlehem township, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Bethlehem township
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton, PA vs. Bethlehem Township, PA

Compared to Scranton, Bethlehem Township is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

290.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

8.1% higher

Health

4.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Bethlehem township, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Scranton, PA vs. Bethlehem Township, PA

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