Fresno, California vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 10.0% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $45,015 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Allentown
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Fresno, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher