Median Home Price
$356,565.23
Median Rent
$1,749.01/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.0
Property Tax RateTIE
1.54%
Price Change (1Y)
+2.4%
Price Change (5Y)
+12.2%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$191,103
Median Home PriceBETTER
$228,588.5
Median RentBETTER
$1,703.54/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
11.2
Property Tax RateTIE
1.54%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
+2.8%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+14.0%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$14,873
Key Differences
Home Prices
Bethlehem's median home price of $356,565.23 is higher than Philadelphia's $228,588.5 by 56%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Bethlehem costs $1,749.01/mo compared to $1,703.54/mo in Philadelphia—a difference of $45.47/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Bethlehem favors renting, while Philadelphia favors either option.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.