Bethlehem, PA vs Cullman, AL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
Cullman
74
#641 nationally
Cullman leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 22.6 min). Cullman leads in cost of living index (91 vs 99). Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 5.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | Cullman, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 74 (#641) |
| Population | 78,300 | 19,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $264,322 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $59,982 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | R+80.5 |
Data coverage note: Cullman is missing data for 1 metric that Bethlehem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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74 Score
Cullman, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,322
Population
19,913
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$59,982
Southeast
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