Alexandria, Virginia vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 33.7% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,401 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Allentown
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Alexandria, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower