What is a pro or con of living in California City, Californiacompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in California City.

What salary do I need to live in California City, California copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania should increase to $52,581 in California City, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALLENTOWN vs. CALIFORNIA CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California City, California is 5.2% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,581 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, California City, California is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in California City
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. California City, CA

Compared to Allentown, California City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.9% higher

Commute

20.8% higher

Health

10.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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