| Lubbock, TX | Allentown, PA | United States |
Overall | 81.1 | 97.9 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 91.9 | 101.0 | 100 |
Health | 116.0 | 102.4 | 100 |
Housing | 57.6 | 73.2 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $200,600 | $241,400 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,350.0% | 10,330.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 73.1 | 100.4 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 104.0 | 124.9 | 100 |
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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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