Boise City, Idaho vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 20.2% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $179,614 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Allentown
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Boise City, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher