Ronkonkoma, New York vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 24.1% cheaper than Ronkonkoma, New York.

You would need a salary of $60,681 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ronkonkoma, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Ronkonkoma, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Ronkonkoma, New York
Ronkonkoma, NY vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Ronkonkoma, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower