Asheville, North Carolina vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 12.0% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,427 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Allentown
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Asheville, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher