Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. New Canaan, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Canaan, Connecticut is 159.6% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $194,677 in New Canaan, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Canaan, Connecticut is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
596% more expensive in New Canaan
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. New Canaan, CT
Compared to Allentown, New Canaan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.6% 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
  15.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  821.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher