Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is 7.9% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $80,950 in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Fuquay-Varina
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Fuquay Varina, NC
Compared to Bethlehem, Fuquay Varina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower