Bethlehem, PA vs Westminster, MD

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

vs

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

Bethlehem leads in walk score (59 vs 38). Bethlehem leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 29.7 min). Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 6.6).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bethlehem, PA Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 74.1 (#632) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 78,300 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $364,711 $470,642
Median Household Income $62,072 $71,286
Average Commute 22.6 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 59 38
Crime Level 5.6 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 99 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.7 R+25.0
Bethlehem, PA
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

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Westminster, MD
D
66.3 Score

Westminster, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$470,642

Population

20,536

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

38

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