Olympia, Washington vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 14.4% cheaper than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,806 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Olympia, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Olympia, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.0% higher
  Commute
  2.1% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher