Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 7.3% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,079 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Bethlehem
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Bethlehem, PA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Bethlehem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower