Billerica, Massachusetts vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 30.1% cheaper than Billerica, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $90,834 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Billerica, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Billerica, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Allentown
than in Billerica, Massachusetts
Billerica, MA vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Billerica, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower