Staten Island, New York vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 38.1% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $30,943 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Staten Island, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.1% lower
  Commute
  51.3% lower
  Health
  20.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower