Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Bound Brook, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bound Brook, New Jersey is 21.5% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,752 in Bound Brook, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bound Brook, New Jersey is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Bound Brook
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Bound Brook, NJ
Compared to Bethlehem, Bound Brook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  46.4% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher