East Islip, New York vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 30.2% cheaper than East Islip, New York.

You would need a salary of $34,884 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in East Islip, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than East Islip, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Allentown
than in East Islip, New York
East Islip, NY vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to East Islip, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower