Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Texas City, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Texas City, Texas is 11.8% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $26,452 in Texas City, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Texas City, Texas is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Texas City
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Texas City, TX
Compared to Allentown, Texas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower