Cost of Living Calculator - Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs Newton, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 117.0% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $377,644 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
312% more expensive in Newton
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs Newton, MA
Compared to Bethlehem, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.0% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  529.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  11.4% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% higher

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