Colonie, New York vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 8.1% cheaper than Colonie, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,888 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Colonie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Colonie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Colonie, New York
Colonie, NY vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Colonie, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower