Rockford, Illinois vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 26.4% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,193 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Bethlehem
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Rockford, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher

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