Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 17.6% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $164,688 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Allentown, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% higher
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower