Franklin Lakes, New Jersey vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 49.7% cheaper than Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $25,131 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Franklin Lakes, NJ vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Franklin Lakes, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower