Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 68.7% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $118,079 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Arlington
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Bethlehem, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.7% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  37.3% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher