Bethlehem, PA vs Vista, CA
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
Vista
63.3
#1784 nationally
Bethlehem leads in cost of living index (99 vs 158). Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 8.7). Vista leads in median household income ($88,715 vs $62,072).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | Vista, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 63.3 (#1784) |
| Population | 78,300 | 98,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $879,716 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $88,715 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | D+16.8 |
C
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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D
63.3 Score
Vista, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$879,716
Population
98,344
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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