What is a pro or con of living in La Fayette, Illinoiscompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 67% cheaper in La Fayette.

What salary do I need to live in La Fayette, Illinois copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $150,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania could decrease to $115,484 in La Fayette, Illinois (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. LA FAYETTE
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. La Fayette, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Fayette, Illinois is 23.0% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $115,484 in La Fayette, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, La Fayette, Illinois is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in La Fayette
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. La Fayette, IL

Compared to Allentown, La Fayette is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

66.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.6% lower

Commute

12.4% lower

Health

10.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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