Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 81.3% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $112,400 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in New York
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Allentown, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.3% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  410.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.7% higher
  Commute
  80.4% higher
  Health
  24.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher