Bethlehem, NY Cost of Living


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Bethlehem cost of living score
99.3
Less expensive
0.7% lower
than the US average
18.3% lower
than the New York average
Bethlehem, New York gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.7% lower than the U.S. average and 18.3% lower than the average for New York.

Bethlehem, NY

Housing costs in Bethlehem?
A typical home costs $382,500, which is 13.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.5% less expensive than the average New York home, at $413,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Bethlehem costs $1,560 per month, which is 9.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 25.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,960.

Can I afford Bethlehem?
To live comfortably in Bethlehem, New York, a minimum annual income of $73,440 for a family, and $51,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Bethlehem?
The cost of living in Bethlehem, NY is quite reasonable compared to other nearby towns such as Albany and Schenectady. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Bethlehem is 81.10, which is below the US average of 100. Property taxes are also relatively low with a median rate of 1.75%, and housing prices are moderate with an average price per square foot of $112. The city also offers many amenities including parks, restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues at affordable prices. With its great affordability and quality of life, Bethlehem is an ideal place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBethlehemNew YorkUnited States
  99.3121.5100.0
  106.1103.8100
  116.8120.7100.0
  107.4127.9100.0
  $382,500$413,600$338,100
  113.0%115.9%100.0%
  91.6140.7100.0
  155.4121.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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The schools in BCSD provide exceptional support for children having special needs in speech, fine motor skills, attention defecit, and other areas. Each child is given  More

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