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)BETTER
+2.4%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
+12.2%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$191,103
Median Home PriceBETTER
$231,936.92
Median RentBETTER
$1,529.97/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
12.6
Property Tax RateTIE
1.54%
Price Change (1Y)
+1.5%
Price Change (5Y)
+7.7%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$78,277
Key Differences
Home Prices
Bethlehem's median home price of $356,565.23 is higher than Pittsburgh's $231,936.92 by 54%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Bethlehem costs $1,749.01/mo compared to $1,529.97/mo in Pittsburgh—a difference of $219.04/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.