Anderson, South Carolina vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 8.9% more expensive than Anderson, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,230 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Anderson, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Anderson, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Allentown
than in Anderson, South Carolina
Anderson, SC vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Anderson, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  36.2% higher
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher