Comparator
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Comparing (2/2)
Bethlehem wins on cost of living, income, jobs, schools and safety; Scranton wins on rent, home prices, walkability and sunshine.
| Metric | Bethlehem PA | Scranton PA |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,382 | $1,048 (better) |
| Median home | $260k | $158k (better) |
| Cost of living (100 = US) | 107.2 (better) | 107.8 |
| Median income | $68,879 (better) | $50,739 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% (better) | 4.9% |
| School rating | 5.1/10 (better) | 3.4/10 |
| Violent crime / 1k | 2 (better) | 3.3 |
| Property crime / 1k | 12.4 (better) | 13.2 |
| Walk score | 33 | 37 (better) |
| Sunny days | 169 | 178 (better) |
| Summer temp | 86°F | 85°F |
| Winter temp | 30°F | 28°F |
| Rainfall | 47.4 in | 38.7 in |
| Population | 77,956 | 76,033 |
| Diversity (0–100) | 59 | 54 |
| % Black | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| % Hispanic | 28.7% | 17.9% |
| % Asian | 2.8% | 5.3% |
Green marks the better value in each row.