Ithaca, New York vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 5.5% cheaper than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $47,256 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Allentown
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Ithaca, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  24.3% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher