Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Bethlehem, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 23.4% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,320 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Salem, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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