What is a pro or con of living in Allentown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Denver, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 58% cheaper in Allentown.

What salary do I need to live in Allentown, Pennsylvania copmared to Denver, Colorado?

A salary of $32,000 in Denver, Colorado could decrease to $23,286 in Allentown, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DENVER vs. ALLENTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Denver, Colorado vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 27.2% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $23,286 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Allentown
than in Denver, Colorado

Denver, CO vs. Allentown, PA

Compared to Denver, Allentown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

68.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.4% higher

Commute

13.5% lower

Health

22.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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