Bensalem, Pennsylvania vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 10.4% cheaper than Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,213 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is cheaper than Bensalem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Ithaca
than in Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Bensalem, PA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Bensalem, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower