Colwyn, PA vs New Bethlehem, PA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. New Bethlehem is 29% cheaper than Colwyn. With a cost index of 64 vs 83, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from New Bethlehem to Colwyn should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Colwyn is $1,267/month compared to $635/month in New Bethlehem — a 100% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while New Bethlehem has cheaper rent, Colwyn actually has lower median home values ($105,800 vs $144,700).

Median household income in Colwyn is $53,092 compared to $39,632 in New Bethlehem (+34%). While Colwyn is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colwyn spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, more than the 19.2% in New Bethlehem.