| | Allentown, PA | Salt Lake City, UT | United States |
| Overall | 97.9 | 121.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.0 | 95.8 | 100 |
| Health | 102.4 | 101.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 73.2 | 179.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $241,400 | $500,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,330.0% | 9,410.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 100.4 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 124.9 | 109.9 | 100 |
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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 Salt Lake City 
94 Reviews
Salt Lake City feels like home. There are so many things to do and see. There are many families and one thing to look out for is, there are many cranes and high rises More
I've lived in Salt Lake City almost for six years. Each place can have negative aspects like traffic jams, cost of living, crime and climate etc. However, this city has More
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