Bethlehem, PA vs Philadelphia, PA

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

Bethlehem, PA is in Bethlehem, PA while Philadelphia, PA is in Philadelphia, PA — both in the same state. On home prices, Philadelphia, PA is the more affordable option at $135,300 median — $81,400 less than Bethlehem, PA's $216,700. WYLT rates Bethlehem, PA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Philadelphia, PA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Bethlehem, PA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Bethlehem, PA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Philadelphia, PA has Moderate violent crime and High property crime. On environmental risk, Bethlehem, PA has Low flood risk and Philadelphia, PA has Low flood risk.

Philadelphia, PA is the more walkable neighborhood. Bethlehem, PA scores 13/100 (car-dependent) versus Philadelphia, PA's 44/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Philadelphia, PA has the higher school rating — Bethlehem, PA rates 6.1/10 and Philadelphia, PA rates 6.7/10.