Lafayette, Indiana vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 17.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $52,708 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Allentown
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Lafayette, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher