Bethlehem, PA vs Lancaster, PA

Bethlehem, PA vs Lancaster, PA: What the data shows

Bethlehem, PA is in Bethlehem, PA while Lancaster, PA is in Lancaster, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Bethlehem, PA is the more affordable option at $216,700 median — $18,600 less than Lancaster, PA's $235,300. WYLT rates Bethlehem, PA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Lancaster, PA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Bethlehem, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Lancaster, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Bethlehem, PA has Low flood risk and Lancaster, PA has Low flood risk.

Bethlehem, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Bethlehem, PA scores 13/100 (car-dependent) versus Lancaster, PA's 7/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Lancaster, PA has the higher school rating — Bethlehem, PA rates 6.1/10 and Lancaster, PA rates 6.7/10.