Binghamton, New York vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 24.5% more expensive than Binghamton, New York.

You would need a salary of $68,474 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Binghamton, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Binghamton, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Allentown
than in Binghamton, New York
Binghamton, NY vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Binghamton, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher