What is a pro or con of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvaniacompared to West Reading, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 56% more expensive in Bethlehem.

What salary do I need to live in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania copmared to West Reading, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in West Reading, Pennsylvania should increase to $56,155 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST READING vs. BETHLEHEM
Cost of Living Comparison

West Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is 12.3% more expensive than West Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,155 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Reading, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than West Reading, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Bethlehem
than in West Reading, Pennsylvania

West Reading, PA vs. Bethlehem, PA

Compared to West Reading, Bethlehem is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

31.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% higher

Commute

3.2% higher

Health

10.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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West Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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