What is a pro or con of living in Allentown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Osceola, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 59% more expensive in Allentown.

What salary do I need to live in Allentown, Pennsylvania copmared to Osceola, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Osceola, Iowa should increase to $59,923 in Allentown, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OSCEOLA vs. ALLENTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Osceola, Iowa vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 19.8% more expensive than Osceola, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,923 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Osceola, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Osceola, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Allentown
than in Osceola, Iowa

Osceola, IA vs. Allentown, PA

Compared to Osceola, Allentown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

29.9% higher

Health

14.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Osceola, Iowa vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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