Iselin, New Jersey vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 20.0% cheaper than Iselin, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $49,579 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Iselin, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Iselin, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Iselin, New Jersey
Iselin, NJ vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Iselin, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  38.9% lower
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower