Bethlehem, PA vs Menlo Park, 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
Menlo Park
65.4
#1635 nationally
Menlo Park leads in median household income ($198,273 vs $62,072). Bethlehem leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 25.5 min). Bethlehem leads in crime level (5.6 vs 6.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | Menlo Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 65.4 (#1635) |
| Population | 78,300 | 31,690 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $2,890,071 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $198,273 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | D+50.3 |
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
65.4 Score
Menlo Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,890,071
Population
31,690
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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