Tempe, Arizona vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 14.9% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $63,810 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Tempe, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher