2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Lexington, SC vs Allentown, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in Allentown or is it cheaper to live in Lexington?
- Allentown is 8.3% more expensive than Lexington.

Which city has more affordable housing, Allentown or Lexington?
- Allentown housing costs are 3.7% less expensive than Lexington housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Lexington or is Health Care more affordable in Allentown.
- Health related expenses are 12.8% less in Allentown.
 Lexington, SCAllentown, PAUnited States
 Overall90.497.9100
 Food & Groceries99.8101.0100
 Health117.4102.4100
 Housing76.073.2100
 Median Home Cost$264,300$241,400$338,100
 Utilities108103100
 Transportation90.7100.4100
 Miscellaneous91.7124.9100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Lexington    6 Reviews

Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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Over 14 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  More

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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

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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

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Over 9 years ago

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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