Lubbock, Texas vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 18.7% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $89,033 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Bethlehem
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Lubbock, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  22.0% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher