Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 12.7% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,367 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Bethlehem, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  42.8% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher