Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Troy, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Alabama is 17.8% cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,075 in Troy, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Alabama is cheaper than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Troy
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. Troy, AL
Compared to Bethlehem, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% lower
      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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower

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