Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 86.8% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $560,323 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cambridge, Massachusetts is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in Cambridge
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Cambridge, MA
Compared to Allentown, Cambridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.8% 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
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  506.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher