Linden, New Jersey vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 23.5% cheaper than Linden, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,272 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Linden, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Linden, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Allentown
than in Linden, New Jersey
Linden, NJ vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Linden, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  29.6% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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