Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Swansboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swansboro, North Carolina is 0.6% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,677 in Swansboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swansboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Swansboro
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Swansboro, NC
Compared to Allentown, Swansboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% lower
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  17.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower