Plano, Texas vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 12.2% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $162,447 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Plano, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher