| Allentown, PA | Amherst, NY | United States |
Overall | 97.9 | 92.1 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 101.0 | 103.7 | 100 |
Health | 102.4 | 105.2 | 100 |
Housing | 73.2 | 74.8 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $241,400 | $341,800 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,330.0% | 9,860.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 100.4 | 93.4 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 124.9 | 130.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Allentown 25 Reviews
Winter in Allentown is alright, mild temperatures, there isn't much snow but there are some nearby ski resorts with artificial snow. In the summer there are some fun More
do you like cold and snow? Allentown may not be the coldest place in the country but it gets very cold and the winter feels endless...arctic blast after another and More
This is a beautiful place, kept clean by weekly street sweeping. A multitude of parks exist including the exceptional Rose Garden and sports fields, and people use them More
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Reviews for Amherst 8 Reviews
Safe and friendly town. You are 20 minutes away from anywhere in More
Amherst is a safe suburban area where you can live without having to worry about the crime that may occur in Buffalo and in parts of any city in the United More
Really glad I found this site as, I haven't found it easy to find honest data on crime rate in our cities.
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