Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 61.9% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $89,065 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
167% more expensive in Washington
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Allentown, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.9% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher