Indianapolis, Indiana vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 9.5% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $83,580 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Allentown
than in Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Indianapolis, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher