Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Homewood, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homewood, Alabama is 19.2% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $143,048 in Homewood, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homewood, Alabama is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Homewood
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Homewood, AL
Compared to Bethlehem, Homewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  112.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  18.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower