Lock Haven, Pennsylvania vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 20.2% more expensive than Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,100 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Bethlehem
than in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Lock Haven, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  26.0% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher