East Bethlehem, PA Cost of Living


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East Bethlehem cost of living score
90.1
Less expensive
9.9% lower
than the US average
4.8% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
East Bethlehem, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.9% lower than the U.S. average and 4.8% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

East Bethlehem, PA

Housing costs in East Bethlehem?
A typical home costs $97,900, which is 71.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 59.7% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in East Bethlehem costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford East Bethlehem?
To live comfortably in East Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $18,720 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about East Bethlehem?
East Bethlehem, PA is a relatively affordable place to live. The cost of living index is 3% below the national average, making it more affordable than many other locations in the United States. The median home price in East Bethlehem is around $130,000, which is 11 percent lower than the U.S. average and significantly less expensive than housing in nearby cities such as Pittsburgh. Additionally, the median household income is about $50,000 per year meaning that residents don’t have to worry about spending too much of their income on day-to-day expenses. Finally, taxes are slightly lower than the national average with sales tax at 6%, while property taxes are 8%. Overall, East Bethlehem remains an attractive option for those looking for a cost-effective place to call home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEast BethlehemPennsylvaniaUnited States
  90.194.6100.0
  96.2100.3100
  89.9101.1100.0
  25.980.5100.0
  $97,900$242,800$338,100
  87.7%98.2%100.0%
  113.7104.0100.0
  124.9101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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