What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 59% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $28,000 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania should increase to $30,689 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BETHLEHEM vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 9.6% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $30,689 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
59% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Bethlehem, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.9% higher

Commute

59.1% higher

Health

0.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bethlehem, PA vs. Philadelphia, PA

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