Sioux Falls, South Dakota vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 5.4% more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $52,695 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
61% more expensive in Bethlehem
than in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Sioux Falls, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower