Bethlehem, PA vs Levittown, PA

Bethlehem is moderately more affordable than Levittown, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Bethlehem scores 94 compared to 107 for Levittown, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Levittown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bethlehem is $1,311/month compared to $1,501/month in Levittown — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bethlehem is more affordable at $236,500 median vs $311,000.

Median household income in Bethlehem is $66,443 compared to $101,619 in Levittown (-34.6%). While Levittown is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bethlehem spend roughly 23.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Levittown.